A spouse expresses frustration when trying to communicate with a client with Parkinson disease (PD).What can the nurse do to facilitate communication between the client and spouse?
A) Recommend that the client and spouse learn sign language.
B) Suggest the spouse obtain a hearing aid.
C) Consult with Speech Therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language.
D) Suggest communicating by writing.

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A) The spouse is frustrated with the client's impaired verbal communication. The best intervention would be to consult with Speech Therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language. The spouse does not need a hearing aid. The spouse and client do not need to learn sign language in order to communicate. The client may or may not be able to write, because of hand tremors.
B) The spouse is frustrated with the client's impaired verbal communication. The best intervention would be to consult with Speech Therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language. The spouse does not need a hearing aid. The spouse and client do not need to learn sign language in order to communicate. The client may or may not be able to write, because of hand tremors.
C) The spouse is frustrated with the client's impaired verbal communication. The best intervention would be to consult with Speech Therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language. The spouse does not need a hearing aid. The spouse and client do not need to learn sign language in order to communicate. The client may or may not be able to write, because of hand tremors.
D) The spouse is frustrated with the client's impaired verbal communication. The best intervention would be to consult with Speech Therapy for exercises to aid with speech and language. The spouse does not need a hearing aid. The spouse and client do not need to learn sign language in order to communicate. The client may or may not be able to write, because of hand tremors.

A Spouse Expresses Frustration When Trying to Communicate with a Client