Communicating with Sensory Impairments · NCLEX Exam

Which communication technique is most suitable when the client has gustatory sensory alterations?

  1. Encourage the client to taste a variety of foods for stimulation.
  2. Provide bland and tasteless foods to minimize discomfort.
  3. Use descriptive language to help the client imagine flavors.
  4. Discourage the client from engaging in any food-related activities.
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Correct answer: Use descriptive language to help the client imagine flavors.

Using descriptive language to help the client imagine flavors can be beneficial when communicating with a client who has gustatory sensory alterations.

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