The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Expressive Aphasia

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with expressive aphasia from a traumatic brain injury.Which desired outcome should be included in the plan of care?

• A) Patient will recover full use of speech vocabulary in 1 week.
• B) Patient will carry a pen and a pad of paper around for communication.
• C) Patient will thicken drinks to prevent aspiration.
• D) Patient will communicate nonverbally.

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Definitions:

Problem Avoiders

Individuals or entities that choose to ignore or evade challenges and issues rather than confronting and solving them.

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Individuals or groups who focus on identifying issues and creating solutions to resolve them.

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The ability to consider and analyze issues from multiple perspectives and dimensions before making decisions.

Short Time Horizons

The focus on immediate or near-term outcomes and goals, often at the expense of long-term planning and sustainability.