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kwoodring · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

For the child who speaks another language, the nurse must identify an interpreter who is proficient in both languages.

The patient's 12-year-old brother has accompanied him to the hospital and would be an ideal candidate to interpret before any treatment or surgical procedure. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

A preschool age child is being admitted for some diagnostic tests and possible surgery. The nurse planning care should use which phrases when explaining procedures to the child? Select all that apply.

a. Fluids will be given through tubing connected to a small tiny tube inserted into
your arm.
b. After surgery we will be doing dressing changes.
c. You will get a shot before surgery.
d. The doctor will give you medicine that will help you go into a deep sleep.
e. We will take you to surgery on a bed on wheels.

TDubDCFL · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F
Other children should not be used as interpreters under any circumstances. An adult family
member, a friend of the family, or an interpreter service should be used whenever possible.
This is necessary in order to explain procedures, teach new skills, and assess patient needs.

Answer to Question 2

A, D, E
Feedback
Correct A preschool child needs simple concrete explanations that cannot be
misinterpreted. An IV should be explained as fluids going into a tube
connected to a small tube in your hand; anesthesia can be explained as a
medicine that will help you go into a deep sleep (put to sleep should be
avoided); and a stretcher can be described as riding on a bed with wheels.
Incorrect The term dressing changes is ambiguous and will not be understood by a
preschooler. The term get a shot should not be used. A preschooler or
young child is likely to misinterpret this information.