Author Question: A nurse will be using an interpreter during a client encounter. What considerations should be made ... (Read 51 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A nurse will be using an interpreter during a client encounter. What considerations should be made by the nurse? Select all that apply.

a. It is appropriate to use family members as interpreters.
b. Written materials should be available in the client's primary language.
c. Observe the interpreter's gestures to assure client understanding.
d. The gender, age, and educational level of the interpreter should be evaluated.

Question 2

When a researcher's or data collector's nonverbal expressions affect the way a subject responds to a question or treatment this is said to be:

A) experimenter effects
B) novelty effects
C) measurement effects
D) reactivity effects

nikmaaacs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D
Family members should be used with caution. The client's gestures and non-verbal messages should be observed to assure understanding. Written materials should be available in the client's primary language. The gender, age, educational level, socioeconomic status, religion, and dialect should all be considered when selecting the proper interpreter.

Answer to Question 2

A