The Nurse Performs a Cultural Assessment with a Patient from a Different

The nurse performs a cultural assessment with a patient from a different culture. Which action by the nurse should be taken first?

A) Request an interpreter before interviewing the patient.
B) Wait until a family member is available to help with the assessment.
C) Ask the patient about any affiliation with a particular cultural group.
D) Tell the patient what the nurse already knows about the patient's culture.