With the changing demographics of today’s population, nurses need to ensure that they understand the needs and values of various cultures.
review Chapter 7 in the textbook. Focus on cultural competence and on pages 146–152 in the textbook Also, review the Douglas, et al. article on “Standards of Practice for Culturally Competent Nursing Care.” Then, select a religious group- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints (Mormon) in Arizona .With this group in mind, respond to the following questions:
Discuss possible assumptions about this group.
How might a nurse’s positive or negative assumptions influence the care provided, and thus health outcomes?
Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2014). Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community. (REv. 8th ed.)Philadelphia: Mosby Elsevier