The client has experienced a cerebral vascular accident (stroke)with resultant expressive aphasia.The nurse promotes communication with this client by:

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For the client with aphasia,the nurse can communicate using a picture chart or communication board for the client's responses.The nurse should not speak loudly and slowly to the client with expressive aphasia.The client is able to understand;this may seem patronizing to the client.The nurse should not speak to the client on the unaffected side,as this will not improve communication.Using hand gestures to convey information to the client may be helpful for the client with receptive aphasia,not expressive aphasia.

The Client Has Experienced a Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke)with Resultant