A patient with limited English is preparing to sign consent for surgery. Which action is most appropriate?
Correct answer: B. Use a qualified medical interpreter
- A. Ask an adult relative to explain the procedure
- B. Use a qualified medical interpreter
- C. Ask the patient to sign without further discussion
- D. Give the patient written information in English
Explanation
A qualified medical interpreter supports accurate understanding and voluntary consent. Family members may omit or change information, and written English alone is not adequate when the patient cannot understand it.
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Documentation covers accurate, timely and objective nursing records, charting formats, incident reports, medication records, confidentiality and legal accountability. Communication includes therapeutic listening, questioning, empathy, handover and reporting using a structured method such as SBAR, while distinguishing subjective patient statements from objective observations.
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