When Communicating with a Patient Who Cannot Speak or Understand

question 71

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a patient who cannot speak or understand English, ____.

• A) insist that the patient learn English
• B) speak to the patient using appropriate medical terminology
• C) learn and use a few phrases in the patient's native language
• D) write down instructions for the patient
• E) avoid using professional interpreters

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Definitions:

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