NUR2790 – Nursing III Exam 1 Study Guide

NUR2790 – Nursing III Exam 1 Study Guide Cultural Considerations • Native American o Serious illness is not always discussed to avoid negative thoughts o No eye contact o May sing, wail, or shriek around dying family member o Soul doesn’t leave the body for up to 36 hours • Black American o Usually independent; depends on family o Home remedies may be used o Bad luck to die in the home o Professionals prepare the body • Chinese American o Eldest male is in charge of decision making o No eye contact o Family takes care of patient o Herbs, Chinese medicine, and acupuncture may be used o Spirit is lost if death occurs in the hospital o Family prepares the body • Japanese American o Eldest male is decision maker; DNR is a family decision o Herbal medicine, prayer, and offerings may be used o Death at home is preferred • Hispanic o Spokesperson is older daughter/son; important decisions are discussed with entire family o Family and even extended family takes care of dying patient o Spirit is lost if death occurs in the hospital o Family takes care of body