A nurse is caring for a 42-year-old client who speaks limited English and appears anxious during the postoperative teaching session. The client nods but hesitates to ask questions. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take to address this communication barrier?
Point to images or diagrams to convey important information to the client.
Use a professional medical interpreter to facilitate communication during the teaching session.
Ask a family member to translate the instructions for the client.
Simplify the language by avoiding medical terminology during the discussion.
Using a professional interpreter ensures accurate communication between the nurse and the client, reducing the risk of misunderstandings during health education. Family members may unintentionally misinterpret medical terms or provide subjective summaries, which could compromise the client's understanding. Pointing to images or using diagrams might help but cannot guarantee comprehension of critical postoperative instructions. Avoiding medical terminology entirely does not address the client's language barrier effectively.
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