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ishan · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing to perform a health history interview with a non-English speaking patient. An interpreter has been assigned to assist in the translation.

Which action by the nurse indicates understanding the guidelines for working with an interpreter?
a.
Use short sentences and allow time for translation.
b.
Ask the interpreter to use third person.
c.
Look at the interpreter during the interview.
d.
Suggest the use of paraphrasing whenever possible.

Question 2

The student nurse is planning care for a patient who believes that Western medicine is effective but not always accurate. Nursing theory would best explain the patient's health practices?

a. Nursing: Human Science and Human Care
b. Cultural Care Theory
c. Human-to-Human Relationship Model
d. Five Caring Processes

ryhom · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The use of short sentences and stopping frequently for the interpretation are effective means of communicating. Additional guidelines for working with an interpreter include speaking to the patient in first person (not the third person), looking at the patient (not the interpreter), translating exactly what the patient says (not paraphrasing), and asking for clarification whenever necessary.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Leininger describes patient care and its relationship to cultural diversity. Swanson's five caring processes include maintaining belief, knowing, being with, doing for, and enabling. Travelbee's Human-to-Human Relationship Model describes steps toward compassionate and empathetic care. Watson's theory of Human Science and Human Care impacts both the person and the universe and is built upon 10 carative factors.