An elder receives speech therapy for dysarthria. Which advice should the nurse offer the elder to enhance the speech therapist's work?
a. Speak quietly in a quiet location.
b. Articulate several words in a row.
c. Practice facial exercises regularly.
d. Restrict the mouth from opening too far.
C
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A Incorrect. The nurse encourages the elder to speak loudly and slowly in a quiet place.
B Incorrect. The nurse encourages the elder to focus on articulating one word at a time.
C Correct. The nurse encourages approved facial exercises to strengthen speaking muscles.
D Incorrect. The nurse encourages the elder to open the mouth widely and to ex-aggerate tongue movement to facilitate speaking.
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