The nurse is caring for a patient of Spanish descent who is experiencing pain,but does not speak English.An interpreter is located to help with the assessment.What should the nurse do to facilitate communication with this patient?
A) Use hand signals to determine the cause of the pain.
B) Ensure the interpreter is not left alone with the patient.
C) Maintain eye contact with the patient and the interpreter.
D) Use only physical examination data; do not rely on verbal communication.
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