A female Korean patient accompanied by her husband and son comes to the emergency department (ED) complaining of abdominal pain. The patient speaks and understands Korean only
Which person is the appropriate choice for the nurse to use to get a history from this patient?
a. The patient's husband who speaks Korean and English
b. The patient's son who speaks Korean and English
c. A male technician who works in the ED who speaks Korean and English
d. A female interpreter who speaks Korean and English and is available by phone
ANS: D
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