Cultural Mores Effect On Health

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The Effect of Cultural Mores on Patient Behavior and Clinical Care The Effect of Cultural Mores on Patient Behavior and Clinical Care Western Governors University Introduction to Nursing Arts and Science ACT Task #1 Karla Larin ID:191851 The Effect of Cultural Mores on Patient Behavior and Clinical Care| 1 Jane is a single, 24 year old, Vietnamese woman. She currently holds a part-time position in a biology laboratory while attending the local university. Since Jane immigrated to the United States she has continued to follow her Vietnamese religious, medical and dietary traditions. She has a history of allergies which she treats with Eastern medicine. During a recent physical activity she complained of severe shortness of breath,…show more content…
The ideal plan for Jane would assist her with addressing her sense of isolation, while simultaneously working to address her desire for a sense of community in accordance with Maslow’s theory of social need. Interaction with the clinical administration should focus on counseling Jane to seek opportunities to form new bonds that could help put her on the path to improving her self-esteem. In addition, her “oral fixation” as theorized by Freud, could be addressed by helping her recognize the consequences of her paraphilia behavior. When interacting with Jane, it is important to express a willingness to accommodate issues in her overall care through the lens of her efforts to adapt to her cultural needs. A nursing professional should assess whether a language barrier could provide an additional obstacle to providing effective care. If Jane appears to have difficulty speaking or understanding English, it is imperative that interpretive services be offered to prevent any misunderstandings in regards to her care plan. An effective caregiver must acknowledge that Jane is a Mahayana Buddhist and practices early morning meditation at her local temple. Respecting Jane’s religious practices and time for meditation by notifying staff to refrain from any interruptions during her early morning meditative practice will instill a sense of trust and comfort for Jane. Similarly, recognition of her preference for…show more content…
During the initial assessment, Jane presented with severe chest tightness, shortness of breath and wheezing. Jane also confirmed she was currently smoking one pack of cigarettes a day. With this in mind, planning Jane’s care will include support for smoking cessation, and providing information on the negative health effects of smoking will be part of the nursing staff’s process of properly implementing her care plan. Individual and group counseling, as well as psychotherapy, should be coordinated as part of the patient’s care plan. Finally, in the evaluation process, the nurse should analyze whether the goal to reduce and/or stop Jane’s smoking will be

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