If an Interpreter Is Not Available When a Patient Speaks

question 8

Multiple Choice

If an interpreter is not available when a patient speaks a language different from the nurse's language, it is appropriate for the nurse to

• A) use specific medical terms in the Latin form.
• B) talk slowly so that each word is clearly heard.
• C) repeat important words so that the patient recognizes their importance.
• D) use gestures to demonstrate what is to be communicated to the patient.

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