The nurse is preparing a preoperative plan of care for an older Hispanic client who is scheduled for a hysterectomy. The nurse recognizes the initial intervention for this client will be to:
1. Determine if the client understands English. If not, provide an interpreter.
2. Teach the client about turn, cough, and deep breathing.
3. Discuss the client's concerns about the surgery.
4. Explain that the client's pain will be controlled during the postoperative time frame.
Determine if the client understands English. If not, provide an interpreter.
Rationale: The initial intervention should include determining if the client speaks and understands English. If not, an interpreter must be provided so that the client understands all future preoperative instructions and education. The other answer options can be addressed once the client's English proficiency is determined.
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