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Differences And Communication Analysis

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How does a person’s differences in age, culture, race, gender and living situation impact your comfort as a nurse in communicating with them?

It is important to note that whenever I come across an elderly person whether I am working or on the train, I always make it my point of duty to ensure that this person is comfortable. If the elderly person is standing and I am sitting, I would offer my seat to the individual, this also goes for nursing as well. Whenever I am working with an elderly person, I would treat them like my grandparents, that is, with the utmost respect and dignity that they deserve. Also, if they are from a different culture or background, one always try to learn something from it. It is important to treat everyone the way one would like to be treated, especially in nursing since people are depending on you to right by them. …show more content…

We do not believe in sending our grandparents to the nursing home or our parents. Between the ages of 50 or older, growing up we were taught to address these age groups as Miss and Mr. and if one failed to do so, we would face the consequences. Whenever an old person would speak, everyone would stay quiet to hear what he or she have to say, since such person is considered as one with wisdom. I remember growing up my father was so proud when he became 70 years old. He stated that this was a milestone, and we all had a huge party for him. They younger people would look up to him for advice and he would enjoy their company a lot. He felt very important knowing that everyone in the family still listens to him and value his

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