The nurse is caring for a patient who has experienced global aphasia secondary to a stroke. Which intervention is most appropriate for this patient?

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Patients who lose both expressive and receptive communication abilities have global aphasia. These patients can become frustrated when they are not understood. Struggling to speak causes fatigue. Short, positive sessions are used to communicate. Otherwise, the patient may become nonverbal as a way of regaining energy and composure. Any language skills that are preserved should be exploited.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Experienced