When teaching an individual for whom English is a second language, it is advisable to:
a. have the individual's relatives listen to theinformation
b. have an interpreter present.
c. have printed information in the individual'slanguage.
d. b and c.
d
It is important that the individual is provided with
a medically trained interpreter and not a family member
because of issues pertaining to confidentiality and ensuring
medical information is passed on correctly. Having information prepared in advance in their language gives the individual something to refer to if they cannot remember all the
information given.
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