Guidelines for Communicating with a Patient Whose Ability to Speak

question 7

Multiple Choice

Guidelines for communicating with a patient whose ability to speak and understand English is questionable include (select all that apply) :

• A) Use interpreters whenever possible.
• B) Allow sufficient time for patient to formulate response.
• C) Recruit a family member as an interpreter whenever possible.
• D) Use nonverbal communication whenever it is considered appropriate.
• E) Maintain eye contract if such interaction is accepted by the patient's culture.

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