When a client with limited English proficiency (LEP) requires care, the nurse’s best initial action is to:
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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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- A key benefit of using a trained medical interpreter with culturally and linguistically diverse clients is:
- Which practice demonstrates culturally competent communication by the nurse?
- According to interpreter protocol guidelines, the nurse should address the client by name and:
- The nurse recognises that using a family member as interpreter may be problematic because:
- A client from a high-context cultural background often:
- Before starting an interpreted session, the nurse should: