NCLEX RN Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client who speaks limited English and appears anxious during their postoperative teaching session. The nurse observes the client nodding but hesitating to ask questions. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take to address this communication barrier?
Simplify the language by avoiding medical terminology during the discussion.
Use a professional medical interpreter to facilitate communication during the teaching session.
Ask a family member to translate the instructions for the client.
Point to images or diagrams to convey important information to the client.