The Nurse Has Engaged the Services of an Interpreter When

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse has engaged the services of an interpreter when interviewing a client who speaks a language that the nurse does not understand. The interpreter is functioning in which role during the communication process?

• A) Sender
• B) Encoder
• C) Receiver
• D) Communication channel

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