The client recently immigrated from Mumbai, India. The client was just admitted to the nurse's unit postoperatively following gallstone removal. The client does not speak the dominant language. When using the hospital's interpretive services, which is most important?
a. Ensure that family members are present.
b. Have the interpreter write out all of the information listed in the unit brochure.
c. Give all of the discharge instructions at once.
d. Speak directly to the client.
Answer: d. Speak directly to the client.
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