The nurse is caring for a Spanish-speaking client admitted for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The client speaks very little English and is a smoker.Which action would be the most beneficial for this client?
A) Have the adult child of the client translate during the assessment process
B) Encourage aerobic activity
C) Encourage the client to write down questions prior to seeing the healthcare provider
D) Obtain educational materials about smoking cessation written in Spanish.

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A) A Spanish-speaking client who smokes and is diagnosed with COPD requires information regarding smoking cessation. For clients who do not speak English, it is appropriate for the nurse to obtain written education material for the client in the client's native language, Spanish. Relatives should not be used as a medical interpreter due to the need for knowledge of medical terminology. Encouraging aerobic activity is not an appropriate intervention for a client diagnosed with COPD. Writing down questions might be appropriate for an English speaking client but will not be appropriate for a Spanish speaking client being treated in an English speaking healthcare environment.
B) A Spanish-speaking client who smokes and is diagnosed with COPD requires information regarding smoking cessation. For clients who do not speak English, it is appropriate for the nurse to obtain written education material for the client in the client's native language, Spanish. Relatives should not be used as a medical interpreter due to the need for knowledge of medical terminology. Encouraging aerobic activity is not an appropriate intervention for a client diagnosed with COPD. Writing down questions might be appropriate for an English speaking client but will not be appropriate for a Spanish speaking client being treated in an English speaking healthcare environment.
C) A Spanish-speaking client who smokes and is diagnosed with COPD requires information regarding smoking cessation. For clients who do not speak English, it is appropriate for the nurse to obtain written education material for the client in the client's native language, Spanish. Relatives should not be used as a medical interpreter due to the need for knowledge of medical terminology. Encouraging aerobic activity is not an appropriate intervention for a client diagnosed with COPD. Writing down questions might be appropriate for an English speaking client but will not be appropriate for a Spanish speaking client being treated in an English speaking healthcare environment.
D) A Spanish-speaking client who smokes and is diagnosed with COPD requires information regarding smoking cessation. For clients who do not speak English, it is appropriate for the nurse to obtain written education material for the client in the client's native language, Spanish. Relatives should not be used as a medical interpreter due to the need for knowledge of medical terminology. Encouraging aerobic activity is not an appropriate intervention for a client diagnosed with COPD. Writing down questions might be appropriate for an English speaking client but will not be appropriate for a Spanish speaking client being treated in an English speaking healthcare environment.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Spanish-Speaking Client Admitted for Exacerbation