An older adult has expressive aphasia. What would be the most effective intervention for the nurse to use to improve the patient's communication?
A) Provide flash cards with text and pictures.
B) Be patient and ask him to repeat himself.
C) Encourage him to practice slow speech.
D) Arrange with him to blink the eyes once for "yes" and twice for "no."

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Flash cards with text and pictures can help improve communication by providing visual cues, which can be especially helpful for someone with expressive aphasia who struggles with producing speech.

An Older Adult Has Expressive Aphasia