Posted: June 14th, 2023

The nurse is using the son as the interpreter for Mr. Pierre

Nursing Discussion Board

Questions:

The nurse is using the son as the interpreter for Mr. Pierre.

What other intervention should the nurse have started to initiate to establish good communication with him?
Can you identify bias and/or stereotyping in this clip?
What evidence of ethnocentrism do you see in this video clip?
To what degree do you see assimilation or acculturation?
Post your response as a discussion post. This is a reflection of your learning during this module as applied to the video. Reading and replying to peers is recommended and contributes to your learning, but it is not required or part of the evaluation.

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video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rVFIvjjCKCs&feature=youtu.be

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In the video, the nurse is using Mr. Pierre’s son as an interpreter to communicate with him. While this may seem like a helpful solution, there are potential drawbacks to relying on family members to interpret for patients. For example, family members may not have the necessary language proficiency to accurately convey medical information or may filter information due to their own cultural beliefs. Additionally, the use of family members as interpreters can compromise patient confidentiality.

To establish good communication with Mr. Pierre, the nurse could have initiated the use of professional interpreters, such as a language line or an in-person interpreter. Professional interpreters have specialized training in medical terminology and are more likely to accurately convey information without introducing bias or cultural beliefs.

In the video, there are several instances of bias and stereotyping. For example, the nurse assumes that Mr. Pierre’s son is the best person to interpret for him simply because they are related. Additionally, the nurse makes assumptions about Mr. Pierre’s culture, such as assuming that he prefers to rely on traditional remedies rather than Western medicine.

Ethnocentrism is evident in the video when the nurse assumes that her own cultural beliefs and practices are superior to those of Mr. Pierre’s culture. For example, the nurse assumes that Mr. Pierre’s reliance on traditional remedies is inferior to Western medicine.

Assimilation and

Effective communication is essential for providing quality nursing care, particularly when working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. In the video, the nurse uses Mr. Pierre’s son as an interpreter, which has potential drawbacks. While family members may be helpful, using professional interpreters is a more effective solution. Professional interpreters are trained in medical terminology, are unbiased, and can ensure patient confidentiality.

In the video, there are instances of bias and stereotyping. Stereotyping involves making assumptions about a person based on their culture or background. The nurse assumes that Mr. Pierre’s son is the best interpreter and assumes that Mr. Pierre prefers traditional remedies. Bias involves treating people differently based on their culture or background. The nurse is biased by assuming that her own cultural beliefs and practices are superior to Mr. Pierre’s culture.

Ethnocentrism, the belief that one’s culture is superior to others, is also evident in the video. The nurse assumes that Western medicine is better than traditional remedies without understanding Mr. Pierre’s beliefs and practices. Ethnocentrism can lead to misunderstandings, mistrust, and poorer health outcomes.

Assimilation refers to the process of a person adopting the customs and practices of a new culture. Acculturation involves changes in behavior, beliefs, or attitudes as a result of contact with a new culture. In the video, it is unclear to what degree Mr. Pierre has assimilated or acculturated to Western culture. However, the nurse assumes that he has not and relies on his son as an interpreter.

In conclusion, effective communication is essential for providing quality nursing care, particularly when working with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Using professional interpreters can improve communication, while avoiding bias and stereotyping. It is important to recognize and address bias, stereotyping, and ethnocentrism to improve cultural competency and provide equitable care.

References:

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Lavin, M. A., Harper, E. M., & Barr, N. (2019). Cultural competency training for nursing faculty: A systematic review. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 30(2), 182-190.

Pacquiao, D. F. (2018). The relationship between cultural competence education and increasing diversity in nursing schools and practice settings. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 29(1), 76-82.

Wasson, K., & Gaudet, P. (2017). The effects of implicit bias on nursing practice: An integrative review. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 28(4), 367-375.