A non-English-speaking patient arrives at the nursing unit.The nurse knows that when patient communication is hampered by the inability to communicate in the same language,it may lead to
A) inequities in accessing health care services.
B) inability to obtain health insurance.
C) a decrease in patient morbidity.
D) lack of portability with health care coverage.

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When communication with a patient is hampered,the patient may have difficulty accessing needed health care services,which might lead to negative health outcomes.

A Non-English-Speaking Patient Arrives at the Nursing Unit