A nurse plan to discharge a client who diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for insulin. which of the following action should the nurse plan to complete first
A Recommend an interpreter who is the same gender as the client
B Have the client nod to indicate understanding
C Use3 medication terminology when explaining the procedure
E Address all questions to the interpreter
Professional Healthcare Interpreters aids in effective communication between health care provider ,and enhances satisfaction of patients. It also reduces legal liability by providing an effective communication between health care provider and the patient.
Answer is E : Address all questions to the interpretor - It's important to give a brief overview of the clinical situation and clear all the doubts of the interpretor to ensure that the interpretor conveys the medical advice accurately to the patient.
OTHER OPTIONS
A) Gender of the interpretor is not important as in this case, Interpreters role is to educate regarding use of insulin and management of diabetes.
B) Clients may nod the head without proper understanding out of respect or ignorance.
C)Medical terminologies are often incomprehensible for patients.
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