Which is a true statement concerning communication with a patient ...

[sjones]

Which is a true statement concerning communication with a patient who has aphasia?
 
  a. Communication should be reduced to a childlike level.
  b. The patient should be exposed to a variety of different staff members to stimulate rehabilitation.
  c. A nurse should pay attention to what speech and word recognition patterns the patient uses.
  d. Alternative or augmentative tools exist for only a few types of aphasia.

Question 2

Which factors in the patient care environment should be routinely assessed to decrease the risk of falls? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Outdoor grounds
  b. Appropriate footwear
  c. All four bed rails raised
  d. Grab bars in place

[moormoney]

Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. In most cases of aphasia the person retains normal intellectual ability.
B Incorrect. Having a small number of staff members consistently care for the pa-tient is most helpful so that they can learn to understand how the person is at-tempting to communicate.
C Correct. Nurses are responsible for accurately observing and recording the speech and word recognition patterns of the client and for implementing the speech pathologist's recommendations.
D Incorrect. Tools exist for every imaginable type of language disability.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
The outdoor grounds should be checked for uneven areas, such as breaks in the sidewalk and items the patients could trip over. Ensuring that patients have the appropriate footwear in impor-tant to decrease the risk for falls. Raised bed rails can be considered a restraint. Grab bars are considered assistive devices and can decrease the risk for falls or injuries.