The nurse that lives in a predominantly Spanish-speaking community is learning to speak Spanish. Which describes the best use of learning Spanish?
1. The nurse will be able to communicate better with the clients' families.
2. Speaking a second language will facilitate the professional growth of the nurse.
3. A second language will help when communicating with others in the community.
4. The nurse can gain a great deal of personal accomplishment after learning a second language.
1. The nurse will be able to communicate better with the clients' families.
Explanation: 1. The best use for a nurse learning to speak Spanish is the ability to communicate with their clients and their families effectively.
2. Learning a second language can help facilitate the professional growth of the nurse but will be of best use when communicating with the clients and their families.
3. A second language will help facilitate communication with others in the community but will be of best use for communicating with the clients and their families.
4. The nurse can derive a great deal of personal satisfaction from learning a second language, but the language will be of best use when communicating with the clients and their families.
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