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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2026 Proctored Exam V2
    Select All That Apply

    A nurse is working with an interpreter for a client who speaks a different language than the nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

    Explanation & Rationale

    The nurse should observe the client's nonverbal cues (facial expressions, body language) to supplement verbal communication. Short sentences allow for accurate interpretation without confusion. First-person language ("How are you feeling?" rather than "Ask the client how they feel") maintains the nurse-client relationship and keeps the client as the focus of communication. The nurse should speak directly to the client, not to the interpreter. Family members should not be used as interpreters due to issues with accuracy, confidentiality, and potential conflicts of interest.

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