Which Type of Question Should the Nurse Avoid When Communicating

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which type of question should the nurse avoid when communicating with an older person who has aphasia?

• A)The nurse should avoid questions that validate understanding.
• B)The nurse should avoid questions that have open-ended answers.
• C)The nurse should avoid questions that require a yes or no answer.
• D)The nurse should avoid asking several questions in a series.

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