104. Which intervention will be most helpful to a client with aphasia?
. Encourage use of gestures in communication.
. Use many adjectives and adverbs when describing desired activity.
. Speak loudly when giving directions.
. Chew food thoroughly before swallowing.
Test-Taking Tip
Define the word—not speaking. The question asks for a way to facilitate communication for the client. Select the answers with "communication."
Content Area: Adult Health, Sensory; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Comprehension; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Physiological Adaptation/Alterations in Body Systems
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Answer 1 is correct because, in aphasia, clients have difficulty understanding and/or using language. Nonverbal communication strategies may help this. Answer 2 is incorrect because, in aphasia, clients have difficulty understanding and/or using language. Making the communication more complex with additional words is unlikely to help. Answer 3 is incorrect because, in aphasia, clients have difficulty understanding and/or using language. They are not hard of hearing. Answer 4 is incorrect because dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing. Dysphasia refers to difficulty speaking. Aphasia is absence or impairment of ability to communicate through speech, writing or signs.