A nurse is caring for a Latino patient. The nurse is aware of the importance of cultural compe-tency and providing the patient with culturally competent care. What can be done to enhance communication with this patient?
a. Use jargon or slang.
b. Obtain an interpreter if needed.
c. Give longer explanations to enhance un-derstanding.
d. Speak loudly to the patient.
B
To communicate effectively with this patient, the nurse may need to obtain an interpreter. The nurse should also avoid jargon or slang, give shorter explanations, and speak in a normal volume and tone to the patient.
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