The nurse needs to obtain a health history from a Spanish-speaking patient.Which action by the nurse is best?
A)Ask a bilingual friend of the patient to interpret.
B)Use nonverbal communication and draw pictures.
C)Request a Spanish-speaking medical interpreter.
D)Interview the patient's English-speaking daughter.

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Requesting a Spanish-speaking medical interpreter is the best choice as it ensures accurate communication and avoids potential misunderstandings that can occur with non-professional interpreters. Using a bilingual friend or family member may not guarantee confidentiality and impartiality. Nonverbal communication and drawing pictures may not be effective in obtaining a comprehensive health history. Interviewing the patient's English-speaking daughter would not be useful as the patient and daughter may have different perspectives or knowledge regarding the patient's health history.

The Nurse Needs to Obtain a Health History from a Spanish-Speaking