A nurse is working with a patient who has limited English proficiency. What action by the nurse is best?

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Qualified interpreters should be utilized when working with non- or limited-English speaking persons. Using a family member to interpret can upset the balance of power within the family, cause embarrassment, and lead to inaccuracies. Using drawings and pictures or speaking in simple sentences is not as effective as using an interpreter.

A Nurse Is Working with a Patient Who Has Limited