A Nurse Is Discharging a Patient Who Primarily Speaks German

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is discharging a patient who primarily speaks German.Which action(s) should the nurse take to communicate effectively with the patient?

• A)Contact interpreter services to interpret discharge instructions to the patient.
• B)Provide discharge instructions for the patient that are written in German.
• C)Ask the patient to repeat the discharge instructions back to the interpreter as he understands them.
• D)Forego the interpreter because you are just showing him how to change a dressing.
• E)Give the patient discharge instructions that are written in English.

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