What is the common structure of the family in African American group? (patriarchal, matriarchal). What is the role of elders in this family structure?. If a member of African American group was hospitalized, how would the family handle it? Give two ways to approach the family as a nurse needing to provide health related information.
The family may be matriarchal, although father or mother may take on the decision-making role. For African Americans, women more than men tend to remain unmarried, and more women have been educated at the college level.
role of elders- the older generation is more conservative, may have a more traditional view of gender roles, and may shun interracial dating and marriage. Elders are respected and often provide care for their grandchildren. Institutionalization of elders has historically been avoided, with sons and daughters taking on the family caretaker role.
they may be a little reserved or suspicious until it is apparent that their health care provider is friendly, wants to listen, and is interested in them. There may be reluctance to share personal or family issues, so building a trusting relationship is absolutely crucial.
Understanding a patient’s practice of cultural norms can allow nurses to build rapport and ensure effective patient-nurse communication. Efforts to reduce health disparities among African Americans must be holistic, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of individuals and families. Also important is making connections with community members and recognizing conditions in the community. Again, get to know your patients on an individual level. Generalizations in this material may not apply to your patients. Not all patients from diverse populations conform to commonly known culture-specific behaviors, beliefs, and actions.
What is the common structure of the family in African American group? (patriarchal, matriarchal). What is...
TOPIC: NUTRITION AND WEIGHT STATUS AMONG THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN POPULATION. Discuss how this topic adversely affects the population. How does health disparity affect this population? Explain evidence-based approaches that can optimize health for this population. How do these approaches minimize health disparity among affected populations? Outline a proposal for health education that can be used in a family-centered health promotion to address the issue for the target population. Ensure your proposal is based on evidence-based practice. Present a general profile of...
You are taking care of an 80 African-American year old male patient in a medical surgical unit who was hospitalized with congestive heart failure. He is being discharged with multiple medications and home health care. Describe the steps you would take to provide patient education including cultural considerations. Describe how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your education on the scenario .
Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group. In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, compare and contrast the health status of your selected minority group to the national average. Include the following: Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health...
Jean Baptist Marie is a 42-year-old African American diagnosed with pituitary prolactinoma, a benign tumor that arises from the pituitary gland, resulting in a decrease in libido and impotence and increased milk production of the breast. He also has complaints of headache and drowsiness and the presence of visual field changes and papilledema preoperatively. a.) What postoperative care should the nurse provide the patient? b.) The patient’s family asks the nurse how will they know that the problems the patient...
An African-American woman, Mary, brought her infant son to the hospital with a high fever accompanied by her grandmother, Mrs. Washington. You are the nurse assigned to care for Mary’s infant son. After admitting the child to the hospital unit, you explain to Mary and Mrs. Washington the plan of care. You explain the undressed infant will be place in a cool mist tent and given a bath in cold water to reduce his temperature. The child’s mother, Mary, is...
In what ways is, or is not, the nursing profession a special interest group in American Democracy? Identify at least two. 2.What strategies would enhance the effective influence of nurses as a collective special interest group in policy advocacy and electoral politics? Share at least three, with one of the three being a specific example of using media. 3.In what ways do nurses (you) benefit from the work of professional nursing organizations? Identify at least two. 4.Describe 2 aspects of...
In what ways is, or is not, the nursing profession a special interest group in American Democracy? Identify at least two. What strategies would enhance the effective influence of nurses as a collective special interest group in policy advocacy and electoral politics? Share at least three, with one of the three being a specific example of using media. In what ways do nurses (you) benefit from the work of professional nursing organizations? Identify at least two. Describe 2 aspects of...
Marcus is a 44-year-old African-American man who has been seen twice in a health care clinic for “blood pressure” problems. At the first visit, his blood pressure was 144/90 mm Hg; at the second visit, his blood pressure was 154/96 mm Hg. The provider is preparing to start antihypertensive medications. Marcus tells the nurse, “I don’t feel any different with my blood pressure being higher, do I really need medication now?” How should the nurse respond? Discuss nonpharmacologic treatment of...
Caitlyn Morris is 35-year-old, single African American female who has been hospitalized for the fourth time in two months after another psychotic episode including paranoid delusions and both auditory and visual hallucinations. Caitlyn lives in a group home and attends a partial hospital program at a local community mental health center. She was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia (ICD 10 F20.0) in her early twenties. Caitlyn has been on multiple second-generation antipsychotics and several first-generation antipsychotics; none has been shown to...
Various sources state that religion and spirituality play an important role for African-Americans (Sue & Sue, 2012) and that a “strong spiritual base can enhance personal resilience” (Hines & Boyd-Franklin, 2005, p. 93). In addition, there are “spiritual forces as meaningful phenomena in the life realm and decision-making processes” for African-Americans (Toldson, 2008, p. 173). Considering the information from your text and other sources, imagine that an African-American male named Jay has had some negative and disappointing experiences with the...