A nurse is giving instructions to a family whose first language is not English. In order for the teaching to be effective, what type of discussion should the nurse have with the family?
1. Give verbal instruction in English and written instructions in the family's first language.
2. Ask the family if they would like to have an interpreter present to assist them in understanding the instructions.
3. Give the family instruction booklets written in their first language.
4. Provide the instructions in English and ask the family to repeat the instructions to you.
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Rationale:
1. The instructions should be both given verbally and written in the family's native language.
2. Teaching for parents must be geared to their level of understanding. If English is not spoken, or is the parents' second language, then a translator might be necessary, and should be offered to the family.
3. The family needs the instructions contained in the booklets, but the nurse also is responsible for ensuring they understand and have no questions. This will require an interpreter.
4. Since English is the family's second language, this is inappropriate.
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