The home health nurse caring for a patient who has dysarthria related to radiation therapy for an oral cancer would recommend that the family provide:
a. a tablet and pencil as a communication aid.
b. a TV for diversion.
c. a bell to summon help.
d. a walkie-talkie.
ANS: A
The provision of an alternative method of communicating will lessen the frustration of the patient who has trouble speaking understandably. The call bell would be helpful also, but without a way to communicate, the bell is not as essential as a method of communication.
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