Which action would best promote accurate translation and confidentiality when the caregiver does not speak the patient's language?
a. Ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate.
b. Have a friend of the patient translate.
c. Involve the family with the translation.
d. Use a neighbor as translator.
A
When you do not speak the patient's language, family members or friends may pose a commu-nication barrier and may have issues of confidentiality; a stranger will be a less biased interpreter. You should ask a person unfamiliar with the patient to translate.
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