An Unidentified Patient Was Injured in a Hit-And-Run Accident and Was

question 20

Multiple Choice

An unidentified patient was injured in a hit-and-run accident and was conscious.When asked how he felt,the patient looked very confused and responded in a language the nurse did not recognize.Which action should the nurse take next?

• A)Look closely at the person,try to determine the patient's ethnic background,and then seek someone fluent in his language
• B)Report the language barrier to administration,and let them handle the problem
• C)Tell the unit supervisor so various translators can be brought to the floor until the language is recognized and communication can be established
• D)Use gestures and pantomime until the nurse is able to determine what language the patient is speaking

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