A nurse is providing care for a nonverbal client. The nurse wants to implement strategies that will promote communication with this client. Which interventions would be appropriate for the client in this situation? Select all that apply
A) Facing the client when speaking
B) Having pen and paper on hand for the client
C) Making sure that the language spoken is the client's dominant language
D) Using a picture board to facilitate communication
E) Employing an interpreter
Answer: B, D
The client who is nonverbal would respond best to using a picture board during communication and allowing the communication through pen or paper. The client is nonverbal, so speaking en face, using an interpreter, or using the client's dominant language would not address the client's inability to communicate verbally.
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