An older Spanish-speaking adult client who recently moved to a new city makes an appointment for a routine annual assessment with a new primary care provider.Which action by the nurse is appropriate when conducting the health history?

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A) A client who is Spanish-speaking will require a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the nursing assessment. While the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech due to client's age, this is not an appropriate action until it is determined that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.
B) A client who is Spanish-speaking will require a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the nursing assessment. While the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech due to client's age, this is not an appropriate action until it is determined that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.
C) A client who is Spanish-speaking will require a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the nursing assessment. While the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech due to client's age, this is not an appropriate action until it is determined that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.
D) A client who is Spanish-speaking will require a medical translator to be available during the health history portion of the nursing assessment. While the nurse may need to increase the volume of speech due to client's age, this is not an appropriate action until it is determined that the client is hard of hearing. Educational material should be provided to the client in the native language. Asking a family member to translate during an assessment can violate the client's privacy.

An Older Spanish-Speaking Adult Client Who Recently Moved to a New