Mrs. perez, 32 years of age, is a hispanic patient who is admitted for early stage cancer of the uterus. the surgeon stated that in order to treat mrs. perez's cancer successfully, the uterus will need to be removed surgically through a procedure called a simple hysterectomy leaving the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and vagina. the surgeon requests that the nurse make arrangements for an interpreter, so they can both use the interpreter's services. the patient only speaks spanish, but her mother and one of the patient's sisters are bilingual. they are currently visiting the patient. her husband is also visiting and he only speaks spanish. the patient's two children are with her sister maria. the family stated they are devout catholics and request to see a priest while in the hospital. today is ash wednesday.
a. which interpreter is the most appropriate choice to communicate with mrs. perez and why?
b. after critically analyzing the cultural influences, what nursing actions are appropriate for the patient?