Mrs. Nguyen immigrated to the United States 2 years ago, but she is not yet able to understand or speak English. Which of the following practices should then a nurse follow when obtaining translation for Mrs. Nguyen into Vietnamese?
A) Have Mrs. Nguyen's niece, aged 9 years, translate the nurse's assessment.
B) Provide written material to supplement an explanation in simple English.
C) Determine whether it is possible to complete Mrs. Nguyen's treatment without having to communicate directly with her.
D) Enlist the services of a hospital translator.
Ans: D
Clients who are non-English speaking or who have difficulty with English require a translator or interpreter. A child is not an appropriate family member to use as a translator, and it would be inappropriate to carry out treatment without any explanation in the client's language. Written instructions are inappropriate and ineffective if the client does not speak English.
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