A female Korean patient accompanied by her husband and son comes to the emergency department (ED) complaining of abdominal pain. The patient speaks and understands Korean only. Which person is the appropriate choice for the nurse to use to get a history from this patient?

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A female interpreter who speaks Korean and English and is available by phone is the best choice because she can communicate with the patient and is the same gender as the patient. The patient's husband who speaks Korean and English is not the best choice because he is a family member and may alter the meaning of what is said. The patient's son who speaks Korean and English is not the best choice because he is a family member and may alter the meaning of what is said. A male technician working in the ED who speaks Korean and English is not a good choice because the patient may feel uncomfortable giving a history to a stranger who is male.

A Female Korean Patient Accompanied by Her Husband and Son