A female client asks the nurse to find someone who can translate into
her native language her concerns about a treatment. Which action
should the nurse take?
A) Explain that anyone who speaks her language can answer her
questions.
B) Provide a translator only in an emergency situation.
C) Ask a family member or friend of the client to translate.
D) Request and document the name of the certified translator.
D) Request and document the name of the certified translator
A certified translator should be requested to ensure the exchanged
information is reliable and unaltered. To adhere to legal requirements
in some states, the name of the translator should be documented (D).
her native language her concerns about a treatment. Which action
should the nurse take?
A) Explain that anyone who speaks her language can answer her
questions.
B) Provide a translator only in an emergency situation.
C) Ask a family member or friend of the client to translate.
D) Request and document the name of the certified translator.
D) Request and document the name of the certified translator
A certified translator should be requested to ensure the exchanged
information is reliable and unaltered. To adhere to legal requirements
in some states, the name of the translator should be documented (D).
