Interpreters and Cultural Competence · NCLEX Exam

When a client with limited English proficiency (LEP) requires care, the nurse’s best initial action is to:

  1. Ask a bilingual family member to act as the interpreter
  2. Proceed without an interpreter and rely on gestures
  3. Arrange a trained medical interpreter and speak to the client
  4. Use a translation app and skip verifying comprehension
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Correct answer: Arrange a trained medical interpreter and speak to the client

A professional interpreter ensures accurate, confidential communication; family members or untrained aids may introduce errors.

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