A nurse is caring for a family who just lost their family and notices that they are perfectly compossed. Her first thought is that they are relieved. After reconsidering she realizes they may grieve differently than she is used too. This nurse is showing what?
What is Awareness
100
An agreed-upon set of beliefs, and many people seek out comfort and direction in the dying process.
What is Faith
100
In Western cultures we try to eliminate it. However; other cultures believe it can bring about an opportunity to show strength, or even a result of sinning
What is Suffering
200
This is an important skill, one that is often not valued, and goes beyond simply observing the client
What is bearing witness
200
The bearing of pain or distress
What is suffering
200
This group of Americans is more likely to choose more aggressive methods of treatment, change DNR orders as the illness progresses. There is a feeling of fear that not treating aggressively shows a lack of concern or neglect.
What are African Americans
300
Awareness, bearing witness and comfort comprise this method of dealing with end-of-life care
What is ABC's
300
Board set of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable the HCP to work cross-culturally with clients from any ethnocultural group
What is Generic cultural competencies
300
The degree to which people embrace this, will influence clients and families in how they cope, things they find to be helpful, and whether or not they choose life sustaining technologies
What is Faith
400
Promoting well-being within the physical, interpersonal, social and spiritual domains
What is comfort
400
The skill of being present with clients and families to share and understand issues experienced in the situation
What is Bearing witness
400
This aspect of death and dying is universal
What is finality
500
Guided imagery, massage, herbal remedies, and topical treatments are examples of this
What is complementary therapies
500
A document that expresses a person's wishes about critical care or life-sustaining medical treatments
What is an advance directive
500
A nurse asks their client " What practices related to your faith should we include in your plan of care. This nurse is demonstraing practice with