The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced global aphasia secondary to a stroke. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this client?
a. Refrain from exploiting any language skills that are preserved
b. Frequently remind the client they cannot be understood
c. Encourage short, positive sessions to communicate
d. Spend long periods of time talking with the client to provide stimulation
ANS: C
Clients who lose both expressive and receptive communication abilities have global aphasia. These clients can become frustrated when they are not understood. Struggling to speak causes fatigue. Short, positive sessions are used to communicate. Otherwise, the client may become nonverbal as a way of regaining energy and composure. Any language skills that are preserved should be exploited.
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