A Patient Who Speaks a Different Language Is Being Prepared

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who speaks a different language is being prepared for surgery and needs to sign the surgical consent form. Existing regulations determine the healthcare organization's responsibility for obtaining informed consent from this patient. Which action is the healthcare organization required to do?

• A)Provide a licensed interpreter
• B)Provide a translator approved by the organization
• C)Ensure adequate resources necessary to comply with patient needs
• D)Choose an interpreter, a translator, or a family member to interpret

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