cultural and ethnicity spiritual health

Question 1

what is culture/ group oriented

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set of beliefs, values and customs passed down from generation to another/ shared experiences provide a sense of identification and belongingness to the members of the group

Question 2

characteristics of culture

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learned, dynamic, diverse, ethnocentric, observable: rituals, expressions of culture

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what is ethnocentric

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viewing ones own culture as the only correct standard by which to view people of other cultures

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what is subculture

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a group of people within a culture that differentiates itself from the larger culture where it belongs ex. hippies, deaf culture, bikers, nursing (subculture of nursing)

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ethnicity

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a sense of identification with a collective cultural group, largely based on the groups common heritage/ one belongs to a specific ethnic group or groups either through birth or through adoption of characteristics of that group

Question 6

people within an ethnic group share

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behavior patterns, language, food preferences, religious practices, political interests

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race

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dividing people into population or groups of various sets of physical characteristics: skin pigmentation, facial features, hair texture

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racism

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belief that some races are inherently superior (physically, intellectually) or culturally to others and therefore have a right to dominate

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stereotyping

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to stereotype is to develop a fixed idea about a person or group

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self reflection is required to identify personal

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beliefs, biases, prejudices

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what is transcultural nursing

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a humanistic and scientific area of nursing study and practice that focuses on how patterns of behavior in health, illness, and caring are influenced by the values and beliefs of a specific population

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experimental learning “learning from experience”

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process through which the student develops skills, values and knowledge from direct learning experiences outside a traditntal academic setting

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: group dynamics- gender roles

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norms

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: disease susceptibility

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incidence (Africa- AIDS)

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: food and nutrition

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food preferences and preparation are culturally influenced

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: spiritual and religious need

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items, maintain flexibility when for nursing activities and procedures

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: reactions to pain

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some cultures allow or even encourage the open expression of emotions related to pain, whereas other cultures encourage suppression of such emotions

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: orientation to space and time

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personal space: area around person regarded as part of the person. individualized for each person and for each culture

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: socioeconomic factors

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low income is a major problem of the U.S. and has created a culture of poverty

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: personal care patterns

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bathing, perfumes, and deodorant use

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cultural concerns impacting patient care: folk and traditional healthcare

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many cultures use herb, spiritualists, voodoo or faith healing

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convert cultural sensitivity

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spend time with your patient and convey a genuine desire to learn about their culture, values, and beliefs/ assess dietary needs & restrictions

Question 23

what is spirituality

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is anything that pertains to a persons relationship with non material life force or higher power

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what is religion

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a subcategory of spirituality *organized system of beliefs about a higher power- include set forms of worship, rituals, practices * faith oriented

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what is faith

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refers to a confident belief in something for which there is no proof or material evidence/ can involve a person, idea, thing and usually followed by action related to ideals or valves of that belief

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atheist

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a person who denies the existence of a higher power, believes there is no god

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agnostic

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one who holds that nothing can be known about the existence of a higher power. doesn’t believe and doesn’t not believe

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spirituality lifespan considerations: newborn/ infant

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trust becomes basis for faith development

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spirituality lifespan considerations: toddler/ preschooler

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differentiation of self from others, development of conciseness and memory, intuitively have a deeper seven of existence

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spirituality lifespan considerations: school age/ adolescent child

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value group belonging and acceptance, sensitive to good and bad, continual ability for abstract thinking

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spirituality lifespan considerations: young adults

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separate from peer group, clarify personal boundaries, make commitments

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spirituality lifespan considerations: adults and middle adults

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spiritual growth, broader world view

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spirituality lifespan considerations: older adults

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concern regarding extremes * may have a smaller world view due to physical and environmental limitations

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factors affecting spirituality

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developmental considerations, family, ethnic background, formal religion, life events

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nursing interventions for altered spiritual function

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obtain a spiritual history, listening to patients hopes, fears, pain, and dreams/ incorporate spiritual practices as appropriate