The nurse is unable to locate an interpreter to support a patient from a non-English-speaking culture. The patient asks a family member to interpret for the staff. What would the nurse do to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services for this patient?
A. Use the family member as an interpreter until a non-family member can be located.
B. Write the questions down for the patient to answer.
C. Do nothing until an interpreter can be located.
D. Use sign language.
Answer: A
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