Question

A 39-year-old patient arrives at the emergency department with concerns of pain and increased agitation. In triage, the nurse tries to get information from the patient and realizes that the patient only speaks Spanish. Which of the following is *most* appropriate when communicating with the patient?

Accepted Answer

Call the hospital-based interpreter to translate for the patient.

Answer

Ask a bilingual nurse to help interpret the conversation.

Answer

Interpret the patient’s body language to triage the patient.

Answer

Use the patient’s sister who speaks some English.

Question 12 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Practice Test for the CCRN