The client on long-term mechanical ventilation becomes very frustrated when they try to communicate. What intervention would the nurse implement to assist the client?

Ask the provider to wean the client off the mechanical ventilator to allow them to talk.

Assure the client that everything will be all right and that they should not become upset.

Ask a family member to interpret what the client is trying to communicate.

Ask the client to write, use a picture board, or spell words with an alphabet board.