A client diagnosed with middle-stage Alzheimer's dementia has difficulty communicating because of cognitive deterioration. Which nursing intervention is appropriate to improve communication?

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Verbalizing the nurse's perception of the implied communication can be helpful when a client with dementia is having difficulty communicating due to cognitive deterioration. This may involve interpreting nonverbal cues or guessing what the client might be trying to communicate. Encouraging the client to communicate by writing or using other nonverbal means can also be helpful. Discouraging attempts at verbal communication or simply increasing the volume of the nurse's communication may not address the underlying communication difficulties and could increase the client's frustration.

A Client Diagnosed with Middle-Stage Alzheimer's Dementia Has Difficulty Communicating