RUNNING HEAD: THE CASE OF MRS. G 1
The Case of Mrs. G
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Author Note:
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This paper is being submitted on August 24, 2017 for Alexandria Carey’s NUR2058
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Dimensions of Nursing Practice course.
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, THE CASE OF MRS. G 2
The Case of Mrs. G
In the case of Mrs. G, it appears by her story that she is going through an extremely stressful
and unhappy time in her life. It is a normal reaction to feel upset and angry towards her children,
whom undoubtedly have her best interest in mind. She is showing clear signs of emotional
distress. Her life that she knows, and built with her now late husband, seems to be diminishing
piece by piece. It is not just her home that she would be leaving behind, but the loving memories
that she holds so dear. The ability for her to reminisce in her own home brings Mrs. G back to
happier times, and makes her feel accomplished for all that she has built in her life.
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Mrs. G’s response to her daughter does not surprise me at all. Many elders want to remain
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in their home for as long as possible; not only to ponder the memories, but it is a way to hold on
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to their independence. Their thought of an assisted living facility or nursing home is usually not a
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pleasant one, and they see it as another step closer towards death. Moreover, deep down in their
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gut, they visualize an outdated “old folks home” and have not been inside a modern assisted
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living center (Bursack, 2017). This example portrays a stubborn mindset, and a resistance to
change, much like how Mrs. G responds to her daughter. Mrs.
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G’s life with her husband follows traditional gender roles of Hispanic culture. Because she relied
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upon her husband for everything, she seemed to be more submissive and dependent, which are
characteristics of the traditional gender role known as Marianismo in Hispanic culture
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(University of California Irvine, N.D.) Her husband displays behaviors that can be associated
with the gender specific-script of Machismo seen in Hispanic culture (University of California
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Irvine, N.D.). In this gender role, men are seen as dominant and independent. Given this
impression, Mrs. G is a very traditional woman who adheres to the gender roles of Hispanic
culture.
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The Case of Mrs. G
m
Briana Geremia
er as
co
eH w
Rasmussen College
o.
rs e
ou urc
o
aC s
vi y re
ed d
ar stu
Author Note:
is
This paper is being submitted on August 24, 2017 for Alexandria Carey’s NUR2058
Th
Dimensions of Nursing Practice course.
sh
This study source was downloaded by 100000805705997 from CourseHero.com on 05-11-2021 03:28:20 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/26001429/bgeremia-The-Case-of-Mrs-G-08242017-1docx/
, THE CASE OF MRS. G 2
The Case of Mrs. G
In the case of Mrs. G, it appears by her story that she is going through an extremely stressful
and unhappy time in her life. It is a normal reaction to feel upset and angry towards her children,
whom undoubtedly have her best interest in mind. She is showing clear signs of emotional
distress. Her life that she knows, and built with her now late husband, seems to be diminishing
piece by piece. It is not just her home that she would be leaving behind, but the loving memories
that she holds so dear. The ability for her to reminisce in her own home brings Mrs. G back to
happier times, and makes her feel accomplished for all that she has built in her life.
m
er as
Mrs. G’s response to her daughter does not surprise me at all. Many elders want to remain
co
eH w
in their home for as long as possible; not only to ponder the memories, but it is a way to hold on
o.
rs e
to their independence. Their thought of an assisted living facility or nursing home is usually not a
ou urc
pleasant one, and they see it as another step closer towards death. Moreover, deep down in their
o
gut, they visualize an outdated “old folks home” and have not been inside a modern assisted
aC s
vi y re
living center (Bursack, 2017). This example portrays a stubborn mindset, and a resistance to
change, much like how Mrs. G responds to her daughter. Mrs.
ed d
G’s life with her husband follows traditional gender roles of Hispanic culture. Because she relied
ar stu
upon her husband for everything, she seemed to be more submissive and dependent, which are
characteristics of the traditional gender role known as Marianismo in Hispanic culture
is
Th
(University of California Irvine, N.D.) Her husband displays behaviors that can be associated
with the gender specific-script of Machismo seen in Hispanic culture (University of California
sh
Irvine, N.D.). In this gender role, men are seen as dominant and independent. Given this
impression, Mrs. G is a very traditional woman who adheres to the gender roles of Hispanic
culture.
This study source was downloaded by 100000805705997 from CourseHero.com on 05-11-2021 03:28:20 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/26001429/bgeremia-The-Case-of-Mrs-G-08242017-1docx/
