A nurse is working in a disaster area as a volunteer with the local ambulance agency.The nurse is providing care to a Spanish-speaking patient.What actions can be taken to properly care for this patient?

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The Office of Minority Health and Disaster Preparedness launched an initiative in 2009 to help first responders better manage disaster and crises in diverse populations.The nurse can use this initiative by obtaining an interpreter and providing wound care instructions written in English.The nurse should not rely on gestures to get his point across or treat the patient without speaking to her.

A Nurse Is Working in a Disaster Area as a Volunteer