Answer for NRS 434 Discuss the health care support systems available in your community for someone of this culture Re: Topic 4 DQ 1

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Cultural competence and cultural awareness is needed in nursing especially when gathering information and assessing a patient to effectively ” empower and promote health” (Grand Canyon University, 2018). This sensitivity and respect to the patients enables the nurse to have a therapeutic assessment and a trusting relationship with the patient. For example, when caring for a 19 year old female with Muslim faith, it is important to know the specifics of the culture to provide the appropriate care. Muslim faith with Islamic beliefs that women must only be seen by female health care providers to protect privacy and to minimize eye contact especially from the opposite sex (Attum, et. al. 2021). Also “for Muslims, the belief of illness is a test from God and it is a trial for removal of sin, therefore when ill they may call for spiritual intervention (Attum, et. al, 2021). For nurses unfamiliar with the culture, it may be a good advice to inquire with the patient or any accompanying family their cultural norms and how they can be treated with respect and without judgement. The Islamic Center of San diego and the Muslim community Services of San Diego are two community resources that provide valuable resources and information regarding the cultural norms.

Reference:

Attum B, Hafiz S, Malik A, et al. Cultural Competence in the Care of Muslim Patients and Their Families. [Updated 2021 Sep 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499933/

Grand Canyon University (Ed). (2018). Health promotion: Health & wellness across the continuum. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs429vn/health-promotion-health-and-wellness-across-the-continuum/v1.1/

Muslim Community Services of San DIego. Retrieved from: https://www.mcssd.org/

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