A client with Broca's or expressive aphasia is beginning to practice speaking. The nurse should use which of the following initial approaches to facilitate successful communication with this client?
1. Ask the client a long series of questions after a diagnostic procedure.
2. Ask the client questions that can be answered with a "Yes" or "No" response.
3. Try to anticipate client responses and finish sentences for the client.
4. Communicate with the client only through the family.
ANS: 2
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