The nurse is caring for a patient with receptive aphasia. Which interventions will assist the nurse in communicating with the patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use simple phrases.
b. Speak softly.
c. Stand in front of the patient.
d. Use a picture board.
e. Be patient and unrushed.
ANS: A, C, D, E
For patients with receptive aphasia, the nurse can point to pictures that represent basic needs such as food, drink, or use of the bathroom. In dealing with patients with either type of aphasia, the nurse is patient and unrushed. If the patient has damage to the speech centers of the brain, special communication methods are used. The nurse uses simple phrases and questions and speaks clearly without shouting, and the nurse should stand or sit somewhere that enables the patient to watch facial expressions.
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