A client signs a consent form in English but reports uncertainty about implications through the interpreter. The nurse should:
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Correct answer: Confirm understanding and offer information in the preferred language
Ensuring informed consent requires verifying understanding in the client’s preferred language; using interpreter only satisfies part of the requirement.
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