What is the best way for the nurse to communicate with a client who is intubated and is receiving mechanical ventilation?

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The nurse should have the client point to words on a board to communicate needs.The endotracheal tube is positioned and placement is maintained with tape or some other type of appliance.Asking the client to move his or her mouth and lips could result in possible extubation.Communication is limited and could be misunderstood with blinking.Teaching the client sign language,even simple,would be an involved and unrealistic goal.

What Is the Best Way for the Nurse to Communicate