During an admission assessment, the nurse discovers that the patient does not speak English. Which is considered the ideal resource for translation?
a. A family member of the patient
b. A close family friend of the patient
c. A translator who does not know the pa-tient
d. Prewritten note cards with both English and the patient's language
ANS: C
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