A Patient Has Had a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

A patient has had a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) .He is trying very hard to communicate.He seems driven to speak and says,"I buy obie get spirding and take my train." What is the best way for the nurse to communicate with this patient?

A) Use speech because he will understand even if the nurse cannot understand him.
B) Abandon all attempts to communicate with him.His aphasia is irreversible.
C) Give him a pencil and paper because reading and writing abilities will not be impaired.
D) Support his efforts to communicate,and use pantomime and gestures to communicate when possible.