Interpreters and Cultural Competence · NCLEX Exam

During a tri-party conversation (nurse, client, interpreter), the nurse notices the interpreter omits part of the client’s expression. The nurse should:

  1. End the entire conversation with the client immediately
  2. Assume the omitted portion was harmless and continue on
  3. Pause and ask the interpreter to convey everything the client said
  4. Ignore the omission and proceed with the next question
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Correct answer: Pause and ask the interpreter to convey everything the client said

Ensuring fidelity in interpretation is vital; nurses must check that all client statements are conveyed and understood.

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