You Are Explaining Services to a Client Who Has Trouble

Multiple Choice

You are explaining services to a client who has trouble understanding what you are saying because English is not their first language. At this point in the informed consent process you should:

A) Obtain help in translating your explanations for the client so the client can provide consent
B) Declare the client mentally incapacitated and obtain consent from the client's closest relative
C) Tell the client to sign the form now and someone can read it to them later
D) Ask the client to return to services when they learn to speak English