A nursing assistant can more effectively communicate with a resident who suffers from aphasia by:

A. speaking loudly while standing in front of the resident.
B. avoiding nonverbal cues entirely.
C. asking questions that require short answers.
D. asking questions that require long answers.


Answer: C

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