A patient who is aphasic,has asked his wife to serve as an intermediary for the interview with his nurse.The nurse should conduct the interview by directing

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When interviewing a patient who is speech impaired or aphasic,all questions should be directed to the patient even if someone else is speaking for the patient.It is important to ask simple questions that require yes and no answers and allow additional time for patient responses.Even when all questions in the interview are asked and answered using closed questions,allow the patient the opportunity to contribute to the information gathering.

A Patient Who Is Aphasic,has Asked His Wife to Serve