Describe The Typical Cuban Communication Patterns

During clinical time in the nursing program there are many opportunities for students to explore their new found nursing skills. While engaging in patient care responsibilities there are many languages, customs, values, lifestyles, beliefs, and behaviors that will differ from their own. Each patient may need healthcare providers to consider certain aspects in order to provide culturally competent care. There are many cultures that have migrated to the United States over the years including the people of Haiti. There are many aspects of their healthcare ideals that may need to be considered while providing healthcare in the hospital setting. This cultural assessment will consider the healthcare matters of an 81-year-old woman on the

I have observed that most of their MAs know how to speak Spanish. About 85% of the clients I have encountered during that day were Hispanics. I was helpful in doing the wound care that the MAs could communicate well with the Spanish-speaking clients. Although there was one Schizophrenic client, a caregiver was with her to talk to the LVN and MA.

4. Discuss how family history, personal health history, exercise habits, and nutritional choices affect your personal nutrition and activity habits.

* Explain individuals about the importance of a healthy diet and encourage and support the m to choose healthy options and alternatives.

1. Eating plenty of fruit and veg- This was good for me to think about when my individual could eat her fruit most important in the day, as before creating the healthy plan she was not eating lot of fruit, it is very important that individuals get their five a day, this could be used when the individual is on the go instead of going to get a take away, she can go and eat some fruit which is going to fill her up as much as the take away but will be better for her health and her body, it will also give her a better nutrition to the body and also her brain for energy. This is also for her veg as well which we need to have every day.

Throughout this paper you will find that it is going to be discussing many things. Some of those things are to describe a current health problem or nutritional need that I may be experiencing, four nutritional or physical exercise goals, the actions taken to meet each goal, the anticipated setbacks or difficulties and the approaches to overcome them, the outcomes by which to measure success, evidence of the plans effectiveness by addressing the identified problem or need, and the evaluation of potential health risks that may develop if the plan is not implemented. So basically this paper is going to be about a realistic nutrition and exercise plan that best suits me.

It is essential when entering health care as a professional nurse to realize that health care workers, doctors, nurses, and other health care providers, form their own culture with their own beliefs and attitudes about the care that’s delivered and the patients whom they serve. Because there are significant barriers to health care for Hispanics, particularly those that are Mexican-American, in order to provide culturally competent care, the professional nurse must implement effective communication, convey respect to the patient, and take a thorough health history from each patient. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the background of the Mexican-American Hispanic patient, compare and contrast their culture to the culture of those that work in health care in the United States, and recommendations for the professional nurse using Purnell’s Cultural Theory for support and a reflection on Wellness Day for Health Promotion focusing on Hispanic heritage including Curanderismo.

• • • Encourage the asking of questions Out of a sense of respeto, many Hispanic patients will avoid disagreeing with or expressing doubts to their health care provider about the treatment they are receiving. They may be reluctant to ask questions or admit they are confused about instructions or treatment. There is a cultural taboo against expressing negative feelings directly. This taboo may manifest itself in a patient's withholding information, not following treatment orders, or terminating medical care.

The United States is comprised of many cultures within a culture. America is composed of a variety of people who all have different beliefs and traditions, as well as their own unique set of beliefs regarding their healthcare practices. One such group is the Hispanic Americans who have their own very diverse cultural group. As individuals, they are just like anybody else in any other culture. However, it is worthwhile for a nurse caring for someone from this culture to know what their distinct cultural beliefs are. People belonging to a Hispanic cultural group are highly attached to the beliefs and values of their culture and follow them in every aspect of their life (Gallo, 2003). Interestingly, their cultural beliefs even influence the

Cultural, traditional, and religious values have an influence on health patterns and behaviors exhibited by the community. Hispanic culture is dominant due to the close proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. Fifty-two percent of households use a language other than English at home (U.S. Census Bureau, 2015). Therefore, an understanding of Hispanic culture is necessary for health care workers to effectively care for patients in this community.

These include kindness, friendliness and respect. Kindness can be achieved by asking about the patient and his or her family. People stand closer to each other in most Latino cultures. Physical proximity is perceived as being more personable. Respect implies attentive concern for the patient and respect for his or her personhood and age, especially if the patient is older. Older patients should be addressed as senor or senora rather by first names. Elders have a prestigious status in the Hispanic family because of their experience. Family members look to them for support, comfort and advice. They may recommend safe, simple home remedies. In the traditional home, the man is the head of the family and makes all major decisions. There is a strong sense of male dominance, but the female role is

One of the greatest things about nursing is that we have the opportunity to share with different cultures and learn about them. Our patients are complex; they each have their religion, culture, and life choices. Delivering health advice and not knowing much about a patient’s cultural background will influence how the patient may perceive the nurses’ advice. The article that I did my research on was published in 2011, by Perez-Avila, Sobralske and Katz; the name of the article is “No Comprendo: Practice Considerations When Caring for Latinos With Limited English Proficiency in the United States Health Care System”. In the United States, Hispanics form the largest minority. Most of this community has limited English

The majority of people living in Cuba were of African and Spanish ancestry. They lived in high rise apartment buildings. Their diet consisted of rice, and it was usually served with beans and/or mixed with tomatoes. Many Cuban foods are spicy.

Nutrition aseesment is focused on the patterns of food and fluid consumption relative to metabolic needs (Kriegler & Harton, 1992). Nutrition in the Semanovich family is well balanced. This family eats three meals a day with snacks. Fruits and vegetables are eaten in large quantities and limited carbohydrates and sugars. They allow themselves one day a week to eat fast-food. Water consumption and teas are the main fluids consumed in this household. This has not always been the way the Semanovich family ate, their life style changed when Mrs. Semanovich was diagnosed with Diabetics. The Semanovich family has learned the eat healthy to maintain their current health and prevent problems associated with diabetes.

Misinterpretations of language and idioms can result in serious consequences in the clinical setting (Hickling & Paisley, 2012). Calling an interpreter to avoid any intercultural mistakes or misdiagnosis before the patient interview even begins. During the nurses interview of the patient he should be very sensitive to the words that are chosen either to address the client or when speaking to them. Being polite is a very big part of Jamaican culture and it is taken seriously.