When Working with an Interpreter, Which of the Following Principles

question 2

Multiple Choice

When working with an interpreter, which of the following principles should the nurse understand?

• A)If the nurse speaks the same language as the patient, then an interpreter is not required.
• B)When working with interpreters, the nurse should use technical terms or metaphors in order to help the patient fully understand what is being communicated.
• C)A patient's young granddaughter who speaks English fluently would make the best interpreter because she is familiar with and loves the patient.
• D)The nurse should face the patient, rather than the interpreter.

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Definitions:

Organic Compounds

Chemical compounds that contain carbon and are found in living organisms, often forming the basis of chemistry related to life.

C-H Bond(s)

The chemical bond between a carbon atom and a hydrogen atom, fundamental to the structure of all organic molecules.

Electronegativity Difference

A measure of the ability of an atom in a molecule to attract electrons to itself compared to another atom.

H-Se Bonds

Bonds between hydrogen and selenium atoms, often found in organoselenium compounds and playing roles in some enzymes.