Question

A nurse is using an interpreter to communicate with a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse use when communicating with a client and his family? (Select all that apply)

a) Speak directly to the interpreter, not the client.
b) Allow extra time for communication.
c) Maintain eye contact with the client.
d) Speak slowly and clearly.

Answer 1

When communicating with a client and their family through an interpreter, a nurse should speak slowly and clearly, allow extra time for communication, and maintain eye contact with the client. The correct options are A, B, and C.

Step-by-step explanation:

When communicating with a client and their family through an interpreter, the nurse should:

• Speak slowly and clearly: This helps ensure that the interpreter can accurately convey the message to the client.
• Allow extra time for communication: This gives the interpreter enough time to accurately interpret and the client enough time to process and respond to the information.
• Maintain eye contact with the client: This shows respect and helps establish trust, even if the nurse is speaking through an interpreter.