Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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You are caring for a patient admitted to the ICU with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient speaks only Spanish, you speak only English, and some family members speak both. You want to discuss goals of care with the patient. What approach is MOST appropriate? Required Request the use of a hospital interpreter when meeting with the patient and family. Ask a family member to serve as the primary spokesperson for the patient. Solicit one of the patient's close friends to serve as an informal translator. Find a member of the patient's church or social circle to serve as interpreter.

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