The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching session with an Asian patient to evaluate the patient's ability to change a dressing. The patient speaks very little English
What would be the best way to make sure the patient understands the discharge teaching?
A) Ask the patient to repeat the instructions
B) Write the procedure out for the patient
C) Use a translator during the teaching session
D) Have the patient demonstrate the dressing change
Ans: C
Feedback: Policies that promote culturally competent care establish flexible regulations pertaining to visitors (number, frequency, and length of visits), provide translation services for non–English-speaking patients, and train staff to provide care for patients with different cultural values. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they are not the best way to ascertain that the patient understands the discharge teaching.
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