The patient, a newly arrived immigrant from Russia, was admitted to the mental health unit after creating a disturbance in a church while a funeral was taking place
During the admission interview he is loud, mixes English and Russian phrases, and makes gestures such as vigorously shaking his fist. The nurse who is admitting him should:
A.
Tell him she is going to ask him some questions that he must try to answer in English.
B.
Defer the nursing admission interview until after the client has calmed down.
C.
Request the assistance of a security guard.
D.
Request the assistance of an interpreter.
ANS: D
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