Which of the following considerations is most likely to be true when working with an interpreter?
A) An interpreter is never needed if the nurse speaks the same language as the patient.
B) When working with interpreters, the nurse can use technical terms or metaphors.
C) A patient's young granddaughter who speaks fluent English would make the best interpreter because she is familiar with and loves the patient.
D) The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter.

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The nurse should face the patient rather than the interpreter is a true statement; the intent is to converse with the patient,not with a third party about the patient.Statement A is not true; reasons may prevent the patient from speaking directly to a nurse.Statement B is not true; technical terms and metaphors may be difficult or impossible to translate.Statement C is not true; cultural restrictions may prevent some topics from being spoken of to a grandparent or child.

Which of the Following Considerations Is Most Likely to Be