Culture & Spirituality Flashcards
Ethical/Moral Dilemmas: Key Considerations
Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, patient’s values.
Jehovah Witnesses: Blood Transfusion Beliefs
Refusal of blood products, alternatives include volume expanders and cell salvage techniques.
Spiritual Distress: Signs
Expressing anger towards God, feeling abandoned, questioning the meaning of life, loss of hope.
Hispanic Traditions r/t Childbirth: Key Aspects
Family involvement, preference for natural birth, use of home remedies, postpartum care traditions.
Ethical Principles: Autonomy vs. Beneficence
Autonomy: Respecting patient’s decisions. Beneficence: Acting in the patient’s best interest, sometimes conflicting with autonomy.
Jehovah Witnesses: Alternatives to Blood Transfusion
Cell salvage, erythropoietin, volume expanders, careful surgical techniques to minimize blood loss.
Spiritual Distress: Nursing Interventions
Active listening, providing spiritual resources, facilitating connections with spiritual leaders, encouraging expression of feelings.
Hispanic Traditions r/t Childbirth: Role of Family
Family often plays a central role in decision-making, with respect given to elder family members, strong support system during labor.
Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care
Balancing patient autonomy, beneficence, and non-maleficence; addressing advanced directives and DNR orders.
Jehovah Witnesses: Ethical Challenges in Pediatric Care
Balancing respect for parents’ beliefs with the duty to protect the child’s life; exploring alternatives and involving ethics committees if necessary.
Hispanic Traditions r/t Childbirth: Importance of the “Cuarentena” Period
Cuarentena is a 40-day postpartum period where the mother is cared for by family, encouraged to rest, and follows dietary restrictions to ensure recovery.
