Bituin, Ma. Sharmaine Najde T.

BSN 4-1
Activity # 6

Directions: Understanding of the concepts discussed in the contextm of cultural

diversity in nursing.
- Responses should be well-organized, articulate, and supported by relevant
examples or evidence.

- Correct use of terminology and application of cultural competence principles will

be considered in the evaluation.

Question 1: Cultural Awareness in Assessment and Planning

Examine the role of cultural awareness in the assessment and planning

stages of the nursing process. How can a nurse ensure that their care plans are
culturally sensitive and responsive to the diverse needs of patients? Provide
examples of how cultural considerations can influence patient care's assessment
and planning phases.

One important part of nursing school for student nurses is learning how to
care for patients in a way that is successful and respectful of their culture. Learning
about different ways of communicating is very important during the assessment phas.
Someone from an Asian society might not make direct eye contact as a sign of respect.
This shows how important it is to communicate openly while still taking cultural
differences into account. It is important to be open to different health views and
practices when practicing integrative medicine. It shows cultural awareness in treatment
plans when they include both drugs and alternative therapies and traditional medicines.
That cultural factors affect how people think about diseases is very important to keep in
mind. For people with strong spiritual views, sickness may seem like a clash between
the mind, body, and spirit. We can take these cultural differences into account in
personalized care plans by using all-around methods. By making care plans more
culturally sensitive during the planning part, patients are more likely to follow through
with them. For culturally aware care, it is important to plan meals that take into account
people's food tastes and the rules of their culture. To make good healthcare decisions,
it's important to understand how family relationships work. Being sensitive to different
cultures and recognizing the role families play in supporting general health are shown
by involving families in patient care. Practitioners in health care can benefit from training
in cultural competence. Emphasizing how important it is to keep learning about this
topic, it creates an atmosphere where cultural understanding guides patient care. Giving
each person the care they need, understanding their differences, and fighting
stereotypes are all parts of promoting cultural awareness. One way to make sure that
your approach is welcoming and sensitive to different cultures is to think about your own
biases. Language services help people communicating more effectively by getting
around language obstacles.It is better for patients' health and happiness when
healthcare providers are sensitive to different cultures. Being aware of different cultures
and making a place where people from all walks of life feel heard and understood are
ways to make a healthcare setting that is accommodating for everyone. Last but not
least, it is very important for student nurses to understand other cultures. Respecting
and recognizing different ethnic backgrounds is an important part of this method that
leads to better health results, patient happiness, and overall care quality. A healthcare
worker who is sensitive to different cultures will continue to grow as long as they follow
the principles of cultural competence and keep learning throughout their lives.

Question 2: Respecting Beliefs and Practices

Explore the importance of respecting patients' cultural beliefs and

practices in nursing care. Discuss potential conflicts when a patient's cultural
preferences differ from standard healthcare practices. Guide how nurses can
navigate these situations while maintaining patient-centered care.

Knowing about different cultures is an important part of nursing, and

nursing students need to really understand it in order to give care that is both patient-
centered and culturally sensitive. Even though there are different communication styles,
it is important to be aware of them during the review process. Consider that a patient
from an Asian culture might show discomfort in a confusing manner, like by avoiding
direct eye contact. This would show respect for cultural nuances. A different way to
make sure that a holistic method is used is to include health views and practices in
evaluations, for example by asking about traditional treatments. There are cultural
differences that need to be taken into account when planning care. If the patient has
dietary needs that are based on their religious or cultural views, you can get them to
stick to their care plan more by meeting those needs. This shows that you understand
their cultural norms. It is important to recognize and value the different types of
treatment patients in order to make sure that care plans are appropriately culturally
aware. If you talk to each patient as an individual, you can avoid stereotypes and show
cultural competence while making personalized care plans. To notice and get rid of
personal biases, which in turn helps to build equality, it is important to keep reflecting on
oneself. People who have trouble communicating can get around language problems by
using language services. Most importantly, you should respect the traditional views of
your patients. If someone's tastes are different from what is expected of them, then
conflicts may happen. Opening up and looking for a balance, like using old therapy
methods, is important if you want to be flexible while still keeping people safe. Going
from being a student to a nurse makes me more aware of how important it is to know
about different cultures. Adopting the ideas of cultural competence and making a
promise to keep learning throughout one's life are very important if you want to easily
work with different types of patients and help improve health results.