A client who speaks Spanish is admitted to the surgical unit. What is the best method for the nurse to inform the client about a pre-surgical procedure?

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Ensuring understanding by delivering information in the patient’s preferred language is essential for safe, informed surgical care. An audiotape in Spanish provides the exact preoperative details in a clear, consistent format that the patient can listen to at their own pace and replay as needed. This helps prevent misinterpretation that can happen with nonverbal cues or relying on another person to translate. Drawings or gestures may miss important details, and using a Spanish-speaking family member raises privacy and accuracy concerns. For these reasons, providing the information through Spanish-language audiotapes best supports the patient’s comprehension before surgery.