A Vietnamese client who speaks little English is admitted to the labor and birth unit in early labor. The nurse plans to use an interpreter during an initial assessment
Which should the nurse plan to implement with regard to using an interpreter? (Select all that apply.)
a. Face the interpreter when speaking.
b. Listen carefully to what the client says.
c. Speak slowly and smile when appropriate.
d. Plan to use a male interpreter, even if a female interpreter is available.
e. Ask the interpreter to explain exactly what is said as much as possible, instead of paraphrasing.
ANS: B, C, E
The nurse planning to use an interpreter should listen carefully to what the client says.
The nurse should speak slowly and smile when appropriate. Ask the interpreter to
explain exactly what is said, as much as possible, instead of paraphrasing. It is
preferable to use a trained female interpreter when one is available instead of a male
interpreter. The nurse should face the client when speaking, not the interpreter.
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