Question

mrs. anju is a patient at a local hospital and has recently suffered a severe stroke that left her unable to talk or write. it is clear to the attending nurse that mrs. anju needs something, however, she is unable to communicate what exactly she needs. which of the following the nurse can use to help mrs. anju relay what she needs? a. nonverbal communication such as hand gestures. b. facial expressions such as smiling or frowning. c. verbal communication such as words or phrases. d. eye contact to show that something is wrong.

Explanation:

Since Mrs. Anju is unable to communicate verbally, she cannot use words or phrases (verbal communication) to relay her needs. Non - verbal communication like hand gestures, facial expressions such as smiling or frowning, and eye contact can still be used to convey messages.

Answer:

C. Verbal communication such as words or phrases.