Luanne works in a nursing home and is responsible for collecting patients' meal orders. She is caring for a patient with aphasia who cannot tell her what he would like to eat. She decides to give the patient a printed menu that includes a written description of each item that he can then use to identify his choices. Is this solution likely to be effective?
A. Yes, because aphasia doesn't affect patient's reading ability.
B. Yes, because when aphasia patients see written text they are then able to produce speech normally.
C. No, because many patients with aphasia also have difficulty reading.
D. No, because aphasia affects motor function and he won't be able to point to items on the menu.
Answer: C
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