In the UK, a patient has limited English and arrives with a person who answers every question. The patient has bruising and appears frightened. What should the nurse do first?
Correct answer: B. Arrange a private assessment using an independent professional interpreter
- A. Accept the accompanying person's explanation of the bruising
- B. Arrange a private assessment using an independent professional interpreter
- C. Ask the accompanying person to sign the safeguarding referral
- D. Discharge the patient and advise them to contact the police
Explanation
A private assessment with an independent interpreter allows the patient to communicate safely and freely. Safeguarding practice requires the nurse to reduce possible coercion and not rely on a companion who may be involved in the abuse or controlling the patient.
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Safeguarding covers recognising signs of abuse, neglect, exploitation and domestic violence in children and adults, responding to disclosure, recording facts, sharing information lawfully and escalating to the safeguarding lead or relevant authority. Duty of candour requires openness, apology, explanation and reporting after qualifying harm, and is distinct from investigating blame or proving negligence.
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