When working with a client with aphasia, the nurse may attempt to ...

[dejastew]

When working with a client with aphasia, the nurse may attempt to enhance communication by:
 
  1. Using visual cues
  2. Speaking loudly
  3. Using open-ended questions
  4. Communicating through a speech therapist

Question 2

When dealing with toddlers or preschoolers what communication technique may be used most effectively?
 
  1. Using analogies to explain health-related ideas
  2. Allowing manipulation of equipment to be used
  3. Moving quickly and minimizing contact to avoid distress
  4. Focusing on what other children on the unit may have been doing

[Anton]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
The nurse may enhance communication for a client with aphasia by using visual cues (e.g., words, pictures, and objects) when possible. The nurse should not shout or speak too loudly to enhance communication with a person who has aphasia. The nurse should ask simple questions that require yes or no answers to enhance communication with the client who has aphasia. Using a speech therapist is not the primary way to enhance communication with a client who has aphasia. The nurse can use communication techniques to facilitate communication and to develop a helping relationship with the client. The speech therapist may help the client to learn new ways or to re-learn how to communicate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Allowing toddlers and preschoolers to touch and examine objects that will come in contact with them is an effective communication technique. Toddlers and preschoolers are unable to under-stand analogies. Sudden movements can be frightening. Children often prefer to make the first move in interpersonal contacts. Focusing on what other children have done is not an effective communication technique for toddlers or preschoolers. Communication should be focused on the child.

[dejastew]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amcvicar]

Gracias!