A patient is speech-impaired. When communicating with the person, you should ask the person to:
a. Avoid pointing or gesturing.
b. Write down key words or the message.
c. Ask questions only once.
d. Avoid repeating and rephrasing state-ments.
B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).