A patient does not speak English; therefore, the nurse cannot use words to provide comfort during a painful procedure. What is another intervention that may provide comfort to this patient?
a. Silence
b. Listening
c. Touch
d. Restating
ANS: C
Holding the hand of a non-English-speaking patient is effective and comforting.
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