A Nurse Is Providing Care for a Client Who Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing care for a client who has vocal cord damage and wants to implement strategies that will promote communication with this client. Which interventions would be appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A)Facing the client when speaking
• B)Having pen and paper on hand for the client
• C)Making sure that the language spoken is the client's dominant language
• D)Using a picture board to facilitate communication
• E)Employing an interpreter

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