Communication
A practice in the Hispanic culture meaning the husband is the protector, provider, and decision maker for the family.
What is Machismo.
The date that is known as the "Day of the Dead" in Mexico.
What is November 2nd?
It is recommended to avoid giving this liquid to your infant until age one.
What is cow's milk?
This should only be used as a last resort when communicating with patients who speak broken English.
What is children.
What is the fear that they are unable to get into Heaven?
What is diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, and obesity.
The person expected to be the primary caregiver and responsible for most parenting.
What is the mother?
The person who typically makes the decisions for the family concerning medical care.
Other treatment options the Hispanic patient may use when feeling sick.
What is herbal home remedies, borrowed prescriptions, prayer, and folk healers?
How you, as a nurse, should address elderly Hispanic patients.
What is by their last name.
Who is often exempt from taking care of a family member who is dying.
What is a pregnant woman?
Vomiting, inability to nurse, fever, lack of tears, and sunken fontanels are symptoms of this illness.
What is a Sunken Fontanel or Caida De Mollera?