If an Interpreter Is Not Available When a Patient Speaks

If an interpreter is not available when a patient speaks a language different from the nurse's language, it is appropriate for the nurse to

A) use specific medical terms in the Latin form.
B) talk slowly so that each word is clearly heard.
C) repeat important words so that the patient recognizes their importance.
D) use gestures to demonstrate what is to be communicated to the patient.

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