A patient is aphasic,and the nurse notices that the patient's hands shake intermittently.Which nursing action is most appropriate to facilitate communication?

A) Use a picture board.
B) Use pen and paper.
C) Use an interpreter.
D) Use a hearing aid.

Using a pen and paper can be frustrating for patient who is nonverbal (aphasic)and whose handwriting is shaky;the nurse can revise the care plan to include use of a picture board instead.An interpreter is used for a patient who speaks a foreign language.A hearing aid is used for patients who are hard of hearing,not for a patient who has aphasia.