it depends on which language, and how long the delay will be.
these circumstances may allow the child to translate.
an adult friend or family member must be located to translate.
the child may not be allowed to translate for the parents care.
The single parent of a young teenager is being treated for complicated bronchitis at a small rural hospital. The parent does not live in the area and has a poor command of English. The facility is experiencing delays in accessing a translator. In considering whether to allow the teenager to translate medical information for his parent, the nurse should consider that: