Practice Question
A nurse is planning to provide discharge teaching to a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
The Consider gender and age when selecting an interpreter.
Rationale:
🔷Effective communication requires sensitivity to cultural, age, and gender dynamics.
🔷Clients may not feel comfortable discussing personal health with an interpreter of the opposite gender.
🔷Selecting an appropriate interpreter ensures trust, openness, and accurate communication.
🔷It also respects the client’s cultural norms and privacy, promoting dignity in care.
🔷This action reduces the risk of misinterpretation and improves client outcomes.
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This question is from RN Fundamentals 2025 EXAM 7 which contains 69 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing
- Answer Choices: 4
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