Which of the following is the correct statement regarding patients with special communication problems?
A. If a patient does not speak or understand English, it is the patient's responsibility to find a translator to bring to the hospital.
B. A patient's cognitive impairments do not interfere with communication.
C. Nursing assistants are responsible for notifying their supervising nurse if they recognize a patient's language or communication barrier.
D. If a patient is unconscious, assume that the patient cannot hear or understand you.
Answer: C
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