The nurse identifies the client problem of Impaired Verbal Communication for a client following a stroke who exhibits expressive aphasia. An appropriate nursing intervention to help the client to communicate is to:

A. Developing a list of simple words to read and practice saying is helpful for clients with dysarthria or motor speech difficulties but may not be effective for expressive aphasia, where language production is impaired. B. Asking simple yes or no questions allows the client to respond with minimal verbal effort, facilitating communication despite expressive aphasia. C. Practicing facial and tongue exercises targets motor control but does not directly address language expression difficulties caused by aphasia. D. Changing the subject if the client does not respond may hinder communication and frustrate the client; patience and encouragement are essential.