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Starlight · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When working with clients and families under severe or chronic stress, the nurse should

a. avoid interaction with the individuals until the stress level is normalized
b. provide communication via written form only
c. speak in simple terms repeating information as needed
d. obtain medications for these individuals to take to decrease their anxiety before any interaction with them

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an immigrant from Bosnia. The patient speaks no English. Which of the following is the most effective way for the nurse to work with an interpreter?

a. Avoid use of pictures or gestures to clarify meaning of words.
b. Speak to the patient rather than to the inter-preter.
c. Use various interpreters for interactions with the patient to allow him to become familiar with many people.
d. Direct your conversation to the interpreter who will then translate the information to the patient.

Leostella20 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
If stress becomes severe or chronic, anxiety may seriously impede the receiver's ability to understand even the simplest of messages.

Answer to Question 2

B
When working with an interpreter, use an interpreter that is fluent in medical terminology. Speak to the patient rather than the interpreter. If possible, use the same interpreter for every interaction. The use of gestures and pictures should be done to clarify the meanings of words.