The nurse is performing a health interview on a patient who has a language barrier, and no interpreter is available. Which is the best example of an appropriate question for the nurse to ask in this situation?
a. "Do you take medicine?"
b. "Do you sterilize the bottles?"
c. "Do you have nausea and vomiting?"
d. "You have been taking your medicine, haven't you?"
ANS: A
In a situation during which a language barrier exists and no interpreter is available, simple words should be used, avoiding medical jargon. The use of contractions and pronouns should also be avoided. Nouns should be repeatedly used, and one topic at a time should be discussed.
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