The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient Who Is from Her

The nurse is admitting a patient who is from her same culture. Although the nurse can communicate somewhat with the patient in her native language, she would not be able to conduct a thorough assessment without difficulty. Which of the following should the nurse do?

A) Explain that she will do the best that she can with the patient even though she does not completely understand everything the patient is saying
B) Explain that even though they are of the same culture, the nurse is going to obtain an interpreter to help with the assessment process
C) Ask the patient if her daughter can come in and interpret during the assessment process
D) Ask the patient if there is anyone else that understands the language better that can interpret during the assessment process