Speak loudly and clearly so that the client can hear and understand better.

Bring up the subject later

Ask the client what is wrong.

Rearranging the client’s furniture and equipment.

Keeping hallways and walkways free of equipment and clutter.

Letting the client perform self-care as much as possible.

Go to the client’s care plan for instructions.

Do not make eye contact because this may stress the client.

Take a seat and wait till someone else can help you to understand what the client is saying.

Speak clearly and gently using short sentences.

Controlling voluntary muscle movements.

Regulating sensory movement.

Controlling involuntary muscles.

Balance

Your voice should communicate warmth and respect.

Speak loudly or shout.

Use simple words and short sentences.

Avoid using words like “see,” “look,” or “read.”

The client’s vision is cloudy.

The client cannot see to the side. 

The client is blind in the affected eye.

Does not understand language

Cannot use speech muscles to correctly say desired sounds and words 

Has hearing loss and aphasia

Does not know what to say

Deoxygenated

Full of Carbon dioxide

Oxygenated

Plasma