A healthcare professional is caring for a patient diagnosed with aphasia. What action by the professional would be best in working with this patient?
A)Provide physical therapy.
B)Provide speech therapy.
C)Provide special thickened foods.
D)Provide balance activities.

Question

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Aphasia is the loss of the comprehension or production of language. This patient could benefit from speech therapy. Physical therapy could help a patient with weakness, balance, or motor movements. Thickened foods would be most useful for a patient with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing.

A Healthcare Professional Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Aphasia