Nursing care of clients with impaired communication

Communication is a universal, dynamic process by which human beings exchange ideas and express needs. Strokes are a major cause of impaired communication, and rehabilitation nurses work closely with these clients and their families to help them cope with deficits, especially aphasia. This article defines speech and language and their physiological and psychosocial aspects, as well as three types of aphasia. Finally, nursing interventions for clients with impaired communication are suggested.