The spouse of a client with Parkinson's disease expresses frustration with trying to communicate with the client. Which of the following should the nurse do to facilitate communication between the client and spouse?
1. Suggest the spouse obtain a hearing aid
2. Recommend that the client and spouse learn sign language
3. Consult with speech therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language
4. Remind the spouse that silence is not necessarily a bad thing
3. Consult with speech therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language
Rationale:
The spouse is frustrated with the client's impaired verbal communication. The best intervention would be to consult with speech therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language. The spouse does not need a hearing aid. The spouse and client do not need to learn sign language in order to communicate. Reminding the spouse that silence is not a bad thing is an inappropriate intervention.
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