The Nurse, Using an Interpreter to Communicate with a Client

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse, using an interpreter to communicate with a client from a different culture, is concerned that the client's body language does not match the content the interpreter provides. Which of the following communication issues does this situation describe?

• A) Stereotyping
• B) Intrinsic distortion
• C) Conflict
• D) Extrinsic distortion

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Definitions:

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