A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department, Does Not

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department, does not speak English, and needs to have an emergency surgical procedure. The hospital has an interpreter available to explain the procedure and help with the consent form. When the interpreter arrives, the staff should make sure that:

• A) the interpreter uses words the client is familiar with for the best understanding.
• B) they address the questions to the interpreter, so nothing is missed.
• C) the client's family is included in the process and exchange of information.
• D) they ask the interpreter to translate as closely as possible the same words used by the professional staff.

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Definitions:

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community responses to actual and potential health problems used by nurses to direct care.

Assessment Interview

A structured conversation designed to evaluate an individual's mental health, skills, abilities, or needs by asking targeted questions and observing responses.

Difficulty Hearing

A reduced ability to perceive sounds compared to what is considered normal hearing.

Older Adult Patient

A patient who is typically aged 65 years or older and may have unique healthcare needs related to aging.