diet/cultural considerations Flashcards
1
Q
arab american attributes
A
- females avoid eye contact with males
- touch accepted if done by sam-sex healthcare providers
- avoid icy drinks when sick or hot/cold drinks
2
Q
asian
A
- avoid direct eye contact
- feet considered dirty (last part of assessment)
- males make decisions
- do not prefer cold drinks
- believe in “hot-cold” theory of illness
3
Q
native-american
A
- they sustain eye contact
- blood and organ donation generally refused
4
Q
mexican
A
- may avoid direct eye contact with authorities
- most very emotional during bereavement
- believe in the “hot-cold” theory of illness
5
Q
jehovah’s witness
A
no blood products should be used
6
Q
hindu
A
no beef or gelatin items
7
Q
jewish
A
kosher considerations
8
Q
renal diet
A
- high calorie
- high carbohydrate
- low protein
- low K
- low Na
- fluids restriction
9
Q
gout diet
A
- low purine (low meat d/t uric acid)
- omit poultry (“cold chicken”)
- medication for acute episode: colchicine
- maintenance medication: Zyloprim
10
Q
Heart healthy diet
A
low fat (less than 30% of calories should be from fat)
