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The student nurse encountered a patient during her preceptorship who only spoke Spanish. Through assessing the patient, she realized he did not understand some of her questions in English. With the help of a Spanish-speaking aid, the student was able to get more information from the patient and provide better care. This experience highlighted the importance of competent patient assessment, even for new nurses. It allowed the student to identify issues and make adjustments to the patient

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