Your New Patient Has Profound Hearing Loss

Multiple Choice

Your new patient has profound hearing loss. He uses sign language. You were unaware of his limited communication ability and no staff are able to interpret with sign language. His wife has accompanied him to the visit. Which of the following must occur prior to using the wife as the interpreter?

A) The patient must request that his wife interpret.
B) The wife must agree that she is comfortable and able to serve as his interpreter.
C) You should determine that the wife would be able to understand the terminology involved.
D) All of the above