A patient who speaks only French was admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident.Assuming that the nurse does not speak French,what is the best way to communicate with this patient?

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The nurse should request the services of a hospital translator to communicate with the patient who does not speak English.A family member should not be used as a translator unless there are no other options because it is often culturally unacceptable to have a family member ask personal questions.Also,considering the patient's right to confidentiality,it is not appropriate to share private information about the patient with family members unless permission is obtained.Using sign language can be an effective strategy for hearing impaired persons.Speaking slowly in English is not useful if the patient does not understand the language.

A Patient Who Speaks Only French Was Admitted to the Hospital