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jrubin · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse, using an interpreter to communicate with a client from a different culture, is concerned that the client's body language does not match the content the interpreter provides.

Which of the following communication issues does this situation describe?
1. Stereotyping
2. Intrinsic distortion
3. Conflict
4. Extrinsic distortion

Question 2

A client with a terminal illness refuses pain medication. The nurse realizes that the client may decline pain medication for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply.)

1. Fear that the pain means the disease is worse
2. Insufficient health plan benefits to pay for the medication
3. Cultural background prevents the use of pain medication
4. Fear of becoming addicted to pain medication
5. Fear of side effects
6. Concern about being labeled as a bad client

emsimon14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
Intrinsic distortion occurs when information is passed from one person to another through an interpreter. Distortions can occur through vocal tones, eye contact, phrasing, and body language. Extrinsic distortion occurs when the interpreter is improperly prepared due to not being familiar with medical terminology or regional dialect issues. Stereotyping and conflict are not communication issues.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5, 6
Client barriers to sufficient pain management include fear that the disease is worse, fear of becoming addicted to pain medication, fear of side effects, and concern about being labeled as a bad client. Insufficient health plan benefits to pay for the medication and cultural background preventing the use of pain medication are not identified client barriers to sufficient pain management.