When communicating with a patient who has aphasia,
A. keep conversation to a minimum to avoid confusing the patient.
B. ask questions that require only short responses.
C. speak loudly to compensate for the patient's hearing loss.
D. pretend to understand what the patient tells you.
Answer: B
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