In a Small, Rural Hospital the Nurse Is Caring for a Patient

In a small, rural hospital the nurse is caring for a patient who speaks a language other than English. The nurse needs to use an interpreter to communicate but the hospital does not have access to an interpreter who speaks the patients language. When choosing another individual to interpret for this patient, what characteristic should the nurse prioritize?

A) Interpreter should recognize the need to speak in a loud voice.
B) Interpreter should be able to conduct the conversation quickly to avoid misinterpretation.
C) Interpreter should be fluent in several dialects of the patients language.
D) Interpreter should know that repetition must be avoided while interpreting.