A female Korean client accompanied by her husband and son comes to the emergency department (ED) complaining of abdominal pain. The client speaks and understands Korean only
Which person would be the appropriate choice for the nurse to use to get a history from this client?
a. The client's husband who speaks Korean and English
b. The client's son who speaks Korean and English
c. A male technician who works in the ED who speaks Korean and English
d. A female translator on call to the ED who speaks Korean and English
ANS: D
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