Your cancer patient has rated his pain 10 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being...
Your cancer patient has rated his pain 10 on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the highest. The cancer is in his gastrointestinal tract. He is 75-years-old and of Hispanic descent. The doctor states this patient has nociceptive pain but has been reluctant to take any medications for the pain. What role does the patient’s culture play in his pain control? Support your answer using specific facts, data, examples, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.
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#. Role of the patients culture - Hispanic
Hispanic Americas were more likely than non-Hispanic whites to report using religious coping for pain management.
Hispanic Americans report frequently seek nontraditional pain care and use off-label medications and "hot" treatments such as teas, herbs and massage
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