The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Expressive Aphasia

The nurse is caring for a patient with expressive aphasia caused by a traumatic brain injury.Which desired outcome should be included in the plan of care?

A) Patient will recover full use of speech vocabulary in 1 week.
B) Patient will carry a pen and a pad of paper around for communication.
C) Patient will thicken drinks to prevent aspiration.
D) Patient will communicate nonverbally.