When Assessing a Patient Who Does Not Speak the Same

question 96

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient who does not speak the same language as you or your partner, the best approach in the immediate care of the patient is to:

• A) contact medical direction to get physician input.
• B) transport the patient to a hospital with interpreters for her language.
• C) try to find a neighbor who speaks the patient's language.
• D) request that a family member act as an interpreter.

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Definitions:

Standard Of Living

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Market Shortage

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Equilibrium Price

The price at which the supply of an item equals the demand for it, resulting in no excess supply or demand.

Binding Price Ceiling

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