Transcultural Nursing in the Community

Transcultural Nursing in the Community

Community health clients belong to a variety of cultural groups. To gain
acceptance, nurses must strive to introduce improved health practices that are
presented in a manner consistent with clients’ cultural values. The student nurse is
going to visit two different homes with the community health nurse with different
cultural beliefs. Transcultural Nursing in the Community
1. In preparation for the student nurse’s visits to two different homes, what five
transcultural principles will assist in guiding community health nursing
practice in these settings?

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2. During the first visit, the student nurse has to conduct a cultural assessment
by questioning the patient and observing the family dynamics. The
community health nurse has requested that the student nurse assess for
appropriate information in six major areas. What six major areas should the
student nurse consider?
3. After the conclusion of the first visit, the community health nurse cautions
the student nurse to be consciously aware of any ethnocentrism attitudes
toward other cultures and the importance of cultural diversity. What is
ethnocentrism and why is it so important to be conscious of cultural diversity? Transcultural Nursing in the Community