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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Adult

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When teaching a family to help an aphasic member regain as much speech function as possible, the nurse should instruct them to:
  1. Tell the patient to use correct words when speaking
  2. Give positive reinforcement for correct communication
  3. Encourage the patient to speak while being patient with each attempt
  4. Speak louder than the usual during each visit
Explanation
Answer - C - When teaching a family to help an aphasic member regain as much speech function as possible, the nurse should instruct them to encourage the patient to speak, while being patient with each attempt. In addition to the extent of injury, a factor in relearning speech is the patient’s motivation and effort.
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