cultural awareness

Mod 1 Health Assessment

Situation:

Mr. Jenkins has been a Christian minister for more than forty years. His primary nurse, Nurse Anna, does not associate with any religious preference, stating she does not believe in a spiritual deity or an afterlife. Mr. Jenkins fears her lack of Christian views may hinder her ability to provide the type of care he wants.

Answer the following questions in your own words.

  1. Whats my cultural identity and hows it similar/different from other people?
  2. What assumptions do I have regarding other cultural identities?
  3. Do I respect, appreciate, and embrace diverse points of view during and outside of class?
  4. Whats my comfort level and how do I behave when Im with other people or caring for patients who have cultural characteristics that are different from mine?

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