A 65-Year-Old Man Is Taken to the Hospital Overnight for Stomach

A 65-year-old man is taken to the hospital overnight for stomach discomfort. He has a simple minor bowel blockage, which will necessitate surgery in the morning. The temperature is 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit) , the blood pressure is 130/82 mm Hg, and the pulse rate is 90 beats per minute. To consider surgical intervention, the resident meets with the patient and his adult son, who has accompanied him to the hospital. After introducing herself, the resident discovers that the patient predominantly speaks Vietnamese and has low English competence, despite the fact that his kid speaks both Vietnamese and English. The son introduces himself as a critical care nurse and offers to translate the talk for his father. Which of the following replies to the patient's son is correct?

A) "I appreciate your offer to interpret; however, I need to get a trained medical interpreter before I start talking with your father."
B) "I'll print out the Vietnamese version of the consent form.  It would be helpful if you could interpret any questions your father may have after reading it."
C) "Thank you.  That would be very helpful, especially since you are already familiar with medical terminology."
D) "That would make things much easier; could you start by asking your father what his understanding of the situation is?"
E) "That's a kind offer, but I wouldn't be able to have a direct and objective discussion with your father if you interpret it."