A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. Which of the following interventions should the nurse use to assist the client with communication?

A. Restrict the client's visitors to the immediate family: While tuberculosis is a communicable disease, restricting visitors to the immediate family is not a standard precautionary measure. Visitors should be educated about infection control measures and individuals with active tuberculosis
may need to wear masks in certain situations.
B. Assign the client to a negative pressure airflow room: Correct. Clients with active tuberculosis should be placed in a negative pressure airflow room to prevent the spread of infectious airborne particles to other areas of the facility. Negative pressure ensures that air from the room does not flow to other parts of the facility.
C. Discard personal protective equipment outside the client's room: Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be removed and discarded according to facility policy, which often includes removing PPE inside the client's room and properly disposing of it afterward. The nurse should follow standard precautions for infection control.
D. Have the client wear a HEPA mask during transportation throughout the facility: While wearing a HEPA mask may be necessary for clients with tuberculosis, it is not related to the initial admission process. Clients with active tuberculosis may be asked to wear a HEPA mask during transportation when they need to leave their negative pressure room.

A. Ask a family member who speaks the client's primary language to interpret: While involving family members may seem helpful, it is not the most effective way to ensure accurate and complete communication. There may be language barriers or misunderstandings.
B. Plan a long teaching session initially to introduce the necessary material: Lengthy teaching sessions may overwhelm the client and reduce their ability to absorb and retain information, especially when there is a language barrier.
C. Provide the least important information first: This approach is not recommended because it does not prioritize the client's understanding of essential preoperative instructions.
D. Provide handouts written in the client's primary language: Correct. Providing written materials in the client's primary language allows them to review the information at their own pace and increases the likelihood of understanding important preoperative instructions.