State five effective ways to communicate with a resident who has aphasia.
What will be an ideal response?
Face the resident and make eye contact before speaking. Greet the resident by speaking her or his name. Speak slowly and clearly and use short sentences. Use nonverbal gestures or pictures to help the resident receive the message. Repeat what the resident has said to help keep him or her focused.
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A) misdemeanor. B) local criminal offense. C) state criminal offense. D) federal criminal offense.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word