A nurse is preparing to draw blood from a patient who is deaf.A family member who is present has been using sign language to assist staff with communication.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A)Ask the family member if the patient will cooperate with the procedure.
B)Discuss the procedure and the patient's preferences with the family member before beginning the procedure.
C)Face the patient while explaining the procedure to the family member and maintaining eye contact while the family member interprets.
D)Provide written information and use a whiteboard so the patient can communicate without violating the patient's privacy.

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Facing the patient while explaining the procedure, maintaining eye contact, and allowing the family member to interpret respects the patient's autonomy and ensures they are directly involved in their care, which is a key aspect of patient-centered communication.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Draw Blood from a Patient