Anurse is preparing a client who speaks limited english for surgery. which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action in obtaining informed consent from this client?

a. the nurse should explain the procedures using pictures and hand gestures. b. have the nurse respond to the client's concerns so the provider can prepare for surgery. c. seek the assistance of a nurse on the floor who is fluent in the client's language. d. do nothing as this is the provider's primary concern.

Seek the assistance of a nurse on the floor who is fluent in the client's language.

Explanation:

The communication between the individual requires the proper language so that individual can understand each other. Sometimes the language can acts as barrier in the surgery as well.

The patient is unable to understand the English language. In this problem the nurse must provide the assistance that can understand the client's language. This is the responsibility of the nurse that the client must understand the information provided by the nurse.  

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).