The nurse must inform an older adult whose first language is French and who does not speak any English about patient rights. The nurse also has to have the older adult sign the document about information access. Which intervention should the nurse use to maintain the confidentiality of this older adult?

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Using a professional interpreter to explain the document to the older adult directly would ensure complete understanding of patient rights and maintain confidentiality. Providing a French version of the document would also be helpful, but it may not guarantee that the older adult fully comprehends the information. Having an English-speaking family member explain the document leaves room for miscommunication and breach of confidentiality. Instructing an interpreter to privately read the document would not allow the older adult to ask any clarifying questions.

The Nurse Must Inform an Older Adult Whose First Language