Posted: May 15th, 2023

Assignment: Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care

Providing Culturally Competent Nursing Care

This week you have your choice of three discussion topics! Select the one that most interests you and answer the corresponding questions completely.

Remember to reference both the book or lesson, and an outside scholarly source.

Option #1:
You are the nurse assessing an Orthodox Jewish client with peptic ulcer. The client is strictly religious and refuses to eat the food provided at the health care facility.

Describe how you would further assess and provide care for this client.
What steps could you take to increase your cultural competence, if you were not familiar with this faith?
Option #2:
You are the nurse caring for a client with Crohn’s disease. The client believes he is being punished by God. The client is spiritually distressed and cannot come to terms with the illness.

How would you respond to this client?
What are some identified risk factors for spiritual distress, and recommended interventions?
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Option #3:
Describe a time in your clinical nursing practice when you have cared for a client of cultural, religious, or spiritual practices different from your own.

What were some of the challenges you faced caring for this client?
What steps did you take (or could you have taken) to ensure the patient received culturally/spiritually competent care?
Assignment Details

For this Assignment, you are going to write a paper explaining how you developed your theory through the four stages (theorizing, syntax, theory testing, and evaluation). Your paper must be 3 to 5 pages, not including the title and reference pages.

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Assignment Requirements

Before finalizing your work, you should:

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Option #1:

You are the nurse assessing an Orthodox Jewish client with a peptic ulcer. The client is strictly religious and refuses to eat the food provided at the healthcare facility.

To further assess and provide care for this client, the nurse should take the following steps:

Understand Orthodox Jewish dietary restrictions: Orthodox Judaism follows a set of dietary laws known as Kashrut, which includes specific guidelines for food preparation and consumption. The nurse should familiarize themselves with these dietary restrictions to better understand the client’s dietary needs and limitations.

Communicate effectively with the client: Engage in open and respectful communication with the client to understand their specific dietary requirements and restrictions. Ask about their specific concerns and preferences regarding food choices. This will help establish trust and ensure that the client’s cultural and religious beliefs are respected.

Collaborate with the healthcare team: Work closely with the facility’s dietary staff and healthcare team to find suitable alternatives that comply with the client’s religious restrictions. This may involve consulting with a registered dietitian or nutritionist who has knowledge of Kosher dietary guidelines.

Involve the client’s family or religious leader: In Orthodox Judaism, it is common for the family or religious leader to be involved in healthcare decisions. If the client agrees, the nurse can seek guidance from the client’s family or religious leader to ensure that appropriate accommodations are made regarding food choices.

Facilitate communication with the healthcare facility’s chaplain or spiritual care team: If available, involve the healthcare facility’s chaplain or spiritual care team to provide additional support and guidance. They can help address the client’s concerns related to their faith and spirituality and assist in finding appropriate solutions.

To increase cultural competence, if the nurse is not familiar with the Orthodox Jewish faith, they can take the following steps:

Seek education and resources: The nurse can access educational materials, online resources, or cultural competency training programs to gain a better understanding of Orthodox Judaism and its beliefs and practices. This will enhance their knowledge and ability to provide culturally sensitive care.

Consult with colleagues and experts: Engage in discussions with colleagues who have experience in caring for Orthodox Jewish patients or consult with religious leaders or cultural experts to gain insights and guidance.

Reflect on personal biases and beliefs: It is important for the nurse to reflect on their own biases, beliefs, and assumptions to ensure they do not influence their ability to provide respectful and culturally competent care. Recognizing and challenging personal biases is crucial in delivering patient-centered care.

Maintain an open and non-judgmental attitude: Approach the client’s beliefs and practices with an open mind, showing respect and curiosity. Avoid making assumptions or judgments based on cultural or religious differences.