Discussion Post: Fundamentals of Nursing
Case Study: Cultural Diversity
You are a nurse caring for a 53-year-old married Muslim woman who is 2 days postoperative for extensive abdominal surgery. She has complicated dressing changes three times daily, which require at least two staff to complete. Her husband is by her bedside, when he is not at work, and is very caring and attentive. The work schedule for tomorrow indicates that the LPN and nursing assistant on your team will be male.
• What are your actions to ensure culturally competent care?
• What patient information is pertinent to foster culturally competent care?
• What questions should you ask yourself when caring for this patient?
• What steps would you take to provide culturally competent care?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.