Cultural and Spiritual Influences on Communication · NCLEX Exam

Why is it important for a nurse to arrange for a professional medical interpreter when a patient speaks limited English?

  1. Use the patient's family member as the interpreter and proceed.
  2. Direct all speech to the interpreter rather than the patient.
  3. Use a professional medical interpreter and address the patient directly.
  4. Avoid any translator and rely on gestures and simple words.
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Correct answer: Use a professional medical interpreter and address the patient directly.

Professional interpreters improve accuracy, avoid miscommunication, and support respectful, client-centred communication.

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