Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive aphasia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assist the client in overcoming communication barriers?
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Correct Answer:
Establish alternatives to verbal conversation.
Rationale:
🔹 Expressive aphasia is a communication disorder, often caused by stroke, where the client understands language but struggles to express words verbally.
🔹 The best nursing intervention is to provide alternative communication methods, such as communication boards, writing, gestures, or picture charts, to help the client express needs effectively.
🔹 A mechanical voice amplifier is not useful, since the issue is not volume but difficulty forming words.
🔹 Large print materials or eyeglasses may help clients with visual deficits, but they do not address language expression barriers.
🔹 Establishing alternative strategies reduces frustration, promotes autonomy, and ensures the client’s needs are met safely and respectfully.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2025
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