The nursing staff are working with a postoperative patient from another culture who does not understand or speak the English language well.Which approach by the nurse would be best?
A) Act out what the patient needs to do.
B) Obtain a medical interpreter.
C) Assess if the patient can read or write.
D) Talk slowly when instructions are given.

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Obtaining a medical interpreter is the best approach because it ensures that the patient can understand and communicate with the nursing staff effectively, regardless of their language proficiency.

The Nursing Staff Are Working with a Postoperative Patient from Another