The nurse is working with a patient who does not speak English. An interpreter is contacted and brought to the unit to relay information. Which of the following are appropriate interventions when an interpreter is used for patient communication? Select all that apply
A) it is best to use an interpreter whose age, gender, and background fit best with the patient or family
B) do not brief the interpreter with information before the face-to-face translation
C) during face-to-face translation, be sure to look at the patient and not at the interpreter when speaking
D) have the interpreter speak to the patient by starting with, "The nurse says..."
E) use short sentences that stop often to allow time for the interpreter to translate
F) ask the interpreter to paraphrase or abbreviate what the patient says
A) it is best to use an interpreter whose age, gender, and background fit best with the patient or family
C) during face-to-face translation, be sure to look at the patient and not at the interpreter when speaking
E) use short sentences that stop often to allow time for the interpreter to translate
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