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A nurse is working with Marieta, a Hispanic immigrant who speaks little English. Marieta is referred to thenurse to discuss reproductive health. Which of the following interventions by the nurse is the least therapeutic when working with the client?
  1. Provide education materials written in Spanish.
  2. Provide a language interpreter.
  3. Include a Hispanic member of the health care team in the teaching session.
  4. Use conversational pacing during the teaching session.
Explanation
Answer: D - Using conversational pacing is the least therapeutic and appropriate technique of communication. Although this technique facilitates trust and decreases anxiety, it is the least therapeutic when working with a client who knows little English. The nurse may provide education materials written in Spanish or ask a language interpreter to facilitate therapeutic communication. Including a Hispanic member of the health care team may also facilitate the client in meeting her needs.
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