A nurse prepares to assess a newly hospitalized patient who moved to the United States 6 months ago from Somalia.What issue should the nurse focus upon initially?

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Since the patient is from Somalia, English may not be their first language and an interpreter may be necessary to properly assess their health needs and communicate effectively with them. It is important to establish this need upfront to ensure the patient receives the best care possible. While the other issues may also be important to assess, they are not as urgent as determining if an interpreter is needed.

A Nurse Prepares to Assess a Newly Hospitalized Patient Who