Difficulty in swallowing or speaking refers to which condition?

• A. Aphasia
• B. Labs
• C. Skin Care Recommendations
• D. Dysphasia

Answer: (D)

Difficulty in speaking points to a speech-language impairment. Dysphasia specifically refers to trouble with speech and language production, which is why it fits best when the symptom described is speaking difficulty. Aphasia is a broader language disorder that can affect speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing, but if the focus is the act of speaking itself, dysphasia is the more precise term. Swallowing difficulty is called dysphagia, which would address a different symptom not the one highlighted. The other options don’t describe speech problems, so they don’t fit.