NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Exam

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The nurse is caring for a woman who is admitted for a hysterectomy. The woman does not speak English. No staff members speak the client's language. Which approach by the nurse would be most appropriate when communicating with the client about her care before and after the surgery?

A. Ask the woman's 8-year-old daughter who speaks English to interpret.
B. Draw pictures and gesture when speaking to the client.
C. Speak very slowly when giving the client instructions.
D. Request an interpreter from social services. Correct

Rationale: Requesting an interpreter from social services ensures accurate and professional communication, vital for discussing medical care and informed consent. This approach respects the patient's rights and minimizes the risk of misunderstandings.

Option A, using the 8-year-old daughter as an interpreter, is inappropriate due to the complexity of medical information and the potential emotional burden on the child. Option B, drawing pictures and gesturing, may aid basic communication but lacks precision for medical instructions. Option C, speaking very slowly, does not address the language barrier and may still lead to confusion, as the patient may not comprehend the language at all.

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