The Nurse Is Admitting to the Medical Floor a Patient

The nurse is admitting to the medical floor a patient who does not speak English. The patient does not appear to understand the nurse's questions or instructions. Which is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

A) Contact a family member, and defer the admission assessment until someone arrives.
B) Use hand gesturing and facial expressions to communicate with the patient.
C) See if a staff member who speaks the patient's language is available to help translate.
D) Activate the hospital's translating system, and obtain an available translator.