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Barriers To Communication And Learning Practice Test
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A 52-year-old client who speaks Mandarin is admitted to a medical unit with a new diagnosis of heart failure. The nurse must provide education on daily weights and low-sodium choices; a trained interpreter is available by phone. The client looks at the floor and says very little while the nurse speaks in English. Which action should the nurse take FIRST to address the client's communication barrier?
A 52-year-old client who speaks Mandarin is admitted to a medical unit with a new diagnosis of heart failure. The nurse must provide education on daily weights and low-sodium choices; a trained interpreter is available by phone. The client looks at the floor and says very little while the nurse speaks in English. Which action should the nurse take FIRST to address the client's communication barrier?