RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Diversity _ First Semester 2020 – El Centro College | Raising the Bar for Success_ Diversity _ First Semester 2020

RNSG 1301 Raising the Bar for Success_ Diversity _ First Semester 2020 – El Centro College Diversity What is the definition of diversity? • Unique variations among and between individuals, informed by genetics and cultural background, refined by life experiences and personal choice How does diversity affect nursing care? • One must be aware of a client’s culture, life experiences, and healthcare practices in - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - preferences? • Ask them When caring for a patient who is Traditional Islamic, what is important to know about death and dying? • Everyone will face death and how you face it is important • Death does not happen except by God’s permission (and disease and trauma) • physicians are a means to enact God’s will• decisions are made w/in families and disclosure of diagnosis/prognosis should be considered as such • pain is cleansing/educational When caring for a patient who is Hispanic, what is important to know related to the - - - - - - - - the use of blood products? • Blood transfusions not allowed What is the definition of spirituality? • Anything that pertains to a person’s relationship with a nonmaterial life force or higher power What does it mean if a patient is in spiritual distress? • An alteration in spiritual health (spiritual pain, alienation, anxiety, guilt, anger, loss, despair)