The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is recovering from a stroke. When the nurse speaks to the client, the client nods her head and responds using incoherent words. Which type of aphasia does this client exhibit?
a. Expressive
b. Receptive
c. Global
d. Cognitive
Question 2The nurse is caring for a client who has experienced global aphasia secondary to a stroke. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this client?
a. Refrain from exploiting any language skills that are preserved
b. Frequently remind the client they cannot be understood
c. Encourage short, positive sessions to communicate
d. Spend long periods of time talking with the client to provide stimulation
Question 3Which of the following clients with a communication deficit requires the use of touch during a therapeutic encounter?
a. Vision-impaired client
b. Client with a hearing loss
c. Mentally ill client
d. Client with schizophrenia
Question 4When caring for the client with macular degeneration, the nurse should
a. face the client directly.
b. stand to the client's side.
c. hold the client's arm when walking.
d. refrain from touching the client.
Question 5When caring for a hearing-impaired client, the nurse should
a. face the interpreter when speaking to the client.
b. use gestures that reinforce verbal content.
c. speak distinctly while exaggerating words.
d. communicate in a dimly-lit room.
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