A nurse is caring for a patient with Wernicke's aphasia. While communicating with the patient, the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Speak slowly.
2. Use long sentences.
3. Ask yes-or-no questions.
4. Avoid interrupting the patient.
5. Speak in a normal tone of voice.
ANS: 1, 3, 4
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