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fox · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A home safety measure specific for a client with diminished olfaction is the use of:

1. Smoke detectors on all levels
2. Extra lighting in hallways
3. Amplified telephone receivers
4. Mild water heater temperatures

Question 2

For a client with receptive aphasia, which one of the following nursing interventions is the most effective?

1. Providing the client with a letter chart to use to answer complex questions
2. Using a system of simple gestures and repeated behaviors to communicate
3. Offering the client a notepad to write questions and concerns
4. Obtaining a referral for a speech therapist

chevyboi1976 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
A reduced sensitivity to odors means that the client may be unable to smell a smoldering fire. The client should use smoke detectors as a safety measure. A home safety measure specific for a cli-ent with diminished vision is the use of extra lighting in hallways. A home safety measure spe-cific for a client with diminished hearing is the use of amplified telephone receivers. A home safety measure specific for a client with reduced tactile sensation is having mild water heater temperatures.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
If the client has problems with comprehension, as in receptive aphasia, the nurse should use sim-ple short questions, facial gestures, and repeated behaviors to communicate. Providing a client with a letter chart would be more appropriate for the client with expressive aphasia. Questions should be simple, not complex, to aid comprehension. A notepad would be appropriate for the client with expressive aphasia, not receptive aphasia. Clients with expressive aphasia often require a speech therapist, not a client with receptive aphasia.