You are asked to evaluate a patient who was admitted for a cardiovascular evaluation following an episode of chest pain. The nurse tells you that the patient became aphasic about 20 minutes before...

You are asked to evaluate a patient who was admitted for a cardiovascular evaluation following an episode of chest pain. The nurse tells you that the patient became aphasic about 20 minutes before your arrival. The patient is somewhat disoriented. He has normal speech rhythm but slurs his words as though intoxicated. He cooperates with your exam and is oriented to his name and the fact that he is in a hospital. He cannot state the year, month, or day of the week. Which of the following structures is implicated?

A. Broca area

B. Wernicke area

C. Arcuate fasciculus

D. Left parietal cortex

E. None of the above