Which intervention is most effective when explaining a cardiac valve condition to a client with limited understanding of human anatomy and only a modest command of the English language?
A) Ask family members who speak English better to serve as an interpreter
B) Use a common analogy like comparing the heart's action to a leaky water pump
C) Providing the information in a variety of formats such as written, oral, and video
D) Invite the client to restate the information in his/her own words or native language
B
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