A nurse is working in an urgent care clinic when a client who does not speak the same language arrives with a laceration that will require suturing. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to take?

A. Have a family member who speaks the same language as the nurse explain the procedure to the client: Using a family member to interpret can lead to miscommunication, omissions, or bias, and may violate the client’s right to accurate information. Professional interpretation ensures understanding and protects informed consent. B. Contact a medical interpreter to assist in obtaining informed consent: A professional medical interpreter provides accurate translation, ensures the client understands the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives, and helps meet legal and ethical requirements for informed consent. This action promotes patient safety and autonomy. C. Ask an assistive personnel who speaks the same language as the client to assist in obtaining informed consent: Assistive personnel are not qualified to provide detailed explanations of procedures or obtain consent. Using them in this role can compromise accuracy and legality, making it inappropriate. D. Request that the provider draw a diagram to explain the procedure to the client: While visual aids can support understanding, they do not replace verbal communication or translation. Diagrams alone are insufficient for obtaining informed consent from a client who does not speak the same language as the provider.