The nursing student is caring for a female client from China who can only speak Cantonese. The best way to communication should be to use:

Question

A) simple words and loud speech and pantomime what it is that needs to be conveyed.
B) a written download from the Internet on simple phrases of Chinese.
C) a picture board containing pictures of common care needs.
D) a male hospital employee who speaks Cantonese to discuss sensitive female issues.

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
When working with a nonñEnglish-speaking client, it is necessary to use the same- sex interpreter to prevent violating cultural or sexual boundaries with sensitive issues. Pantomiming and pointing to objects and speaking in clear simple English may be helpful, but the client is nonñEnglish speaking and can hear, so it is not necessary to speak loudly. Just because the client is from China does not mean she can understand or speak Chinese because there are many different languages, and she specifically speaks Cantonese. The picture board offers a simple way to communicate with anyone who is nonñEnglish speaking.