Guatemalan Culture in Nursing Flashcard

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What is the primary language often spoken by Guatemalan people in the United States?

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Spanish

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What should you ask a patient regarding family involvement in their care?

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If they want family members to be involved and document their roles.

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What are concerns in the adult population of Guatemala?

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Low literacy and low health literacy levels

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What belief might Guatemalan immigrants have about the cause of some diseases?

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Spirits or witchcraft

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For what type of illness might Guatemalan people seek advice from shamans?

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Mental illness

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What should you ask the patient about their illness and current treatments?

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The patient's interventions and practices

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What should be documented on admission?

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All medications and supplements the patient is taking

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What should patients and families be educated about regarding medication use?

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The importance of taking drugs as prescribed