Communication with clients from different cultures can be difficult at times. A nurse at a healthcare center is caring for a client who does not know English, so another nurse acts as an interpreter
Which quality is most critical for the interpreter to possess? A) Ability to communicate without implying judgment
B) Ability to speak loudly
C) Ability to communicate using slang
D) Ability to paraphrase what the client says
A
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An interpreter should be able to communicate without implying judgment, bias, or personal opinions. The interpreter should not speak loudly, communicate using slang, or paraphrase what the client says.
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