The nurse is caring for a new older adult client who speaks a foreign language and who does not speak English. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when conducting the health history portion of the assessment?

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A)Because the client speaks a foreign language, the nurse will need a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the assessment. Although the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech because of age-related changes in the client's hearing, this is not an appropriate action until the nurse determines that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the client's native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.
B)Because the client speaks a foreign language, the nurse will need a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the assessment. Although the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech because of age-related changes in the client's hearing, this is not an appropriate action until the nurse determines that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the client's native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.
C)Because the client speaks a foreign language, the nurse will need a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the assessment. Although the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech because of age-related changes in the client's hearing, this is not an appropriate action until the nurse determines that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the client's native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.
D)Because the client speaks a foreign language, the nurse will need a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the assessment. Although the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech because of age-related changes in the client's hearing, this is not an appropriate action until the nurse determines that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the client's native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.

The Nurse Is Caring for a New Older Adult Client