During admission of a patient, the nurse notes that the patient speaks another language and may have difficulty understanding English. The nurse should:
a. Use hand gestures to explain
b. Request and wait for an interpreter
c. Work with the family to gather information
d. Complete as much of the admission assessment as possible using simple phrases
B
If the patient does not speak English or has a severe hearing impairment, the clerk must have access to an interpreter to assist during the admission procedure. Translation services are preferable to using family members to ensure correct translation of medical terminology.
Hand gestures and simple phrases may not be adequate for everything that will be discussed at the time of admission,.
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