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Which of the following individuals should NOT be used for language interpretation in a healthcare setting?
Which of the following individuals should NOT be used for language interpretation in a healthcare setting?
What should the nurse do when speaking with an interpreter?
What should the nurse do when speaking with an interpreter?
What should the nurse consider when choosing an interpreter?
What should the nurse consider when choosing an interpreter?
True or false: It is acceptable to use a child or spouse as a language interpreter in a healthcare setting.
True or false: It is acceptable to use a child or spouse as a language interpreter in a healthcare setting.
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True or false: When communicating with a patient with low literacy, it is recommended to talk slowly and loudly.
True or false: When communicating with a patient with low literacy, it is recommended to talk slowly and loudly.
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True or false: The nurse should rely on family members for translation if a qualified interpreter is not available.
True or false: The nurse should rely on family members for translation if a qualified interpreter is not available.
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True or false: It is recommended to always choose an interpreter over a child, spouse, or friend for language interpretation in a healthcare setting.
True or false: It is recommended to always choose an interpreter over a child, spouse, or friend for language interpretation in a healthcare setting.
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True or false: When speaking with an interpreter, the nurse should address the client directly and speak in short sentences.
True or false: When speaking with an interpreter, the nurse should address the client directly and speak in short sentences.
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True or false: The nurse should ensure that the interpreter only provides literal translation of the words spoken by the healthcare provider, without adding any personal advice or information.
True or false: The nurse should ensure that the interpreter only provides literal translation of the words spoken by the healthcare provider, without adding any personal advice or information.
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