Reflection Questions
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How can you assess and address your own prejudices and biases when providing care to patients?
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As a nursing student, reflect on your own cultural awareness by answering the following question:
How has your cultural background and experiences shaped your perspective on health care and patient care delivery? How do you feel about people who are ill, Black, White, Asian, Hispanic, LGBTQIA+, single, divorced, widowed, disabled, or who have obesity or substance use disorder?
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You are a nursing student completing a clinical rotation in a community health center with a diverse patient population. As part of your learning experience, you are assigned to assess the health risks and needs of individuals from various cultural backgrounds. What factors will you consider to best customize your care of the following groups: Black American and LGBTQIA+.
Reflect on the following scenario and consider how nurses can effectively assess for health risks in different cultures You are assigned to work with a group of recent immigrants from Southeast Asia who have settled in your community. Many of them have limited English proficiency and adhere to traditional cultural practices that you are not familiar with. As you interact with the individuals, you notice some common health concerns, such as high rates of hypertension and diabetes within the community. Answer the following questions regarding this cultural group:
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What cultural factors should you consider when assessing the health risks of individuals from Southeast Asia?
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What culturally sensitive assessment techniques can you utilize to gather relevant health information from individuals who may have different cultural beliefs and practices related to health and wellness?
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How might your own cultural biases and assumptions influence your assessment, and how can you remain culturally humble and open-minded in your interactions?