An Unidentified Patient Was Injured in a Hit-And-Run Accident and Was

question 19

Multiple Choice

An unidentified patient was injured in a hit-and-run accident and was conscious. When asked how he felt, the patient looked very confused and responded in a language the nurse did not recognize. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

• A) Look closely at the person, try to determine the patient's ethnic background, and then seek someone fluent in his language
• B) Report the language barrier to administration, and let them handle the problem
• C) Tell the unit supervisor so various translators can be brought to the floor until the language is recognized and communication can be established
• D) Use gestures and pantomime until the nurse is able to determine what language the patient is speaking

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