Asked by Sydney Nguyen on May 27, 2024
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A nurse is planning to use an interpreter during a health history interview of a non-English speaking patient and family. Which nursing care guidelines should the nurse include when using an interpreter? (Select all that apply.)
A) Elicit one answer at a time.
B) Interrupt the interpreter if the response from the family is lengthy.
C) Comments to the interpreter about the family should be made in English.
D) Arrange for the family to speak with the same interpreter, if possible.
E) Introduce the interpreter to the family.
Interpreter
A person or computer program that translates code or languages into a form understandable in the current context.
Health History Interview
A discussion between a healthcare provider and patient to collect information about the patient's past and present health conditions and treatments.
Nursing Care Guidelines
Established protocols and standards that direct and inform the practices of nursing professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity and the role of the interpreter in the healthcare setting.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the importance of cultural sensitivity and the role of the interpreter in the healthcare setting.
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