A patient had a stroke that resulted in Broca's aphasia. What instructions should the nurse provide when teaching the family how to communicate with this patient?
1. Speak slowly and loudly to the patient.
2. Use paper and pencil for all communication.
3. Ask the patient "yes-no" questions.
4. Anticipate the patient's answers and finish questions and sentences.
5. Give the patient time to search for words.
3, 5
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