Check-In
Question 1
Consider the information in the Week 2 lesson about how personal space and touch are perceived differently across cultures. Have you ever encountered a situation where your expectations about these approaches to communication differed from a client or colleague?
Yes
No
Question 2
Think about your approach to performing a comprehensive nursing history and assessment. How well do you think your current approach meets clients’ needs from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Question 3
Reflect on the Andrews and Boyle Transcultural Nursing Assessment Guide for Individuals and Families discussed in the lesson. Have you ever used this guide when performing a nursing assessment?
Yes
No
Question 4
Reflect on your experience in clinical practice caring for people from different cultures who communicate in another language. Have you used a medical interpreter before? If so, was the experience positive? If not, what could have improved the experience? If you do not have experience with diverse client groups, describe the resources in your organization (or lack thereof) to assist with language barriers.
Question 5
Write one question you have about the Week 2 Cultural Self-Assessment assignment. If you do not have a question, share how the assignment is going.
Sample Solution
Step 1: Select the Cultural Group
The selected cultural group is the Hispanic/Latino population. This group is appropriate for the assignment because cultural beliefs, family involvement, communication, traditional healing practices, and dietary habits can influence healthcare decisions and outcomes.
Step 2: Identify the Health Belief System
Hispanic/Latino patients may incorporate elements of biomedical, holistic, and magico-religious beliefs into their healthcare practices. Individual beliefs vary, so nurses should assess each patient’s beliefs rather than making assumptions based on culture.………Click below to access the full sample solution (PDF)