A client with stroke has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired Verbal Communication and has specific difficulty in verbal expression. The most helpful strategy by the nurse would be to
a. give the client practice in repeating words after the nurse.
b. point to objects and state their names.
c. repeat directions until they are understood.
d. try to do all the speaking for the client.
A
When a client has difficulty with verbal expression, give the client practice in repeating words after you.
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