Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient with expressive aphasia. Which interventions will assist the nurse ... (Read 34 times)

imanialler · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient with expressive aphasia. Which interventions will assist the nurse in communicating with the patient? (Select all that apply.)

a. Use simple phrases.
b. Speak loudly.
c. Use yes/no questions.
d. Use a picture board.
e. Be patient and unrushed.

Question 2

You are providing education to the family of a patient being discharged with dementia. Which statement by the family indicates a good level of understanding of dementia? (Select all that apply.)

a. The condition is permanent and has an acute onset.
b. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia.
c. The condition worsens over time.
d. I should observe for wandering behavior.
e. Agitation can be worse in the evening.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D, E
If the patient has damage to the speech centers of the brain, special communication methods are used. The nurse uses simple phrases and questions and speaks clearly without shouting. If the patient has expressive aphasia, asking questions that can be answered with yes or no and using a communication board with pictures may be beneficial. Do not rush the patient and be patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Dementia, which is a permanent decline in mental function, has a subtle onset. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer's disease. Dementia is not reversible and worsens over time. Behavioral problems that arise in dementia patients include wandering, agitation, repetitive behaviors, and sundowning, or worsening of agitation and confusion in the evening.