Which Intervention Is Therapeutic When Facilitating Communication with a Cognitively

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which intervention is therapeutic when facilitating communication with a cognitively impaired older client? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Explain a task using simple, concise phrasing and one step at a time
• B) Give instructions to a group whenever possible to provide peer support
• C) Allow for additional time for the client to respond to questions or directions
• D) Use nonverbal as well as verbal cues to help get your message across to the client
• E) Speak loudly to gain and retain the client's attention

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Definitions:

Idioms

Expressions that have meanings different from the literal interpretation of the words, commonly used in various languages and cultures.

Skillful Communication

The effective and proficient exchange of information and ideas through speaking, writing, or other mediums.

Non-English Speakers

Individuals whose primary language is not English, impacting their communication patterns, preferences, and challenges.

Idioms

Phrases or expressions in which the meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of its constituent elements or from the general grammar of the language.