A client with Parkinson's disease has difficulty moving the tongue and has slow, slurred speech. The nurse should use which of the following techniques when communicating with this client?
1. Speak very slowly and clearly.
2. Speak normally because the client's language comprehension is not affected.
3. Be sure to face the client at all times while speaking.
4. Try to over-enunciate words to set an example for the client.
ANS: 2
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