Communication with clients from different cultures can be difficult at times. A nurse at the healthcare center is caring for a female client who does not know English
Which is the most appropriate method for the nurse to overcome the language barrier and provide effective healthcare? A) Ask a female professional translator to help
B) Ask questions that can be answered by a "yes" or "no"
C) Avoid using technical terms during conversation
D) Use simple words and speak slowly
A
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The nurse should ask a female professional translator to help. Female clients are more comfortable discussing health problems through a female translator. The nurse need not ask questions that can be answered by a "yes" or "no"; the nurse should avoid using technical terms during conversation, or using simple words and speaking slowly. These methods can be used if the client understands English as a second language
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