[Solved] NR394 – Week 2 Discussion about Reflection on Cultural Awareness (Graded)

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Reflection Question

As nurses, we work with patients, providers and healthcare team members whose native language is not English. This diversity may lead to challenges with communication. Consider how to apply cultural awareness to nursing practice.

• Reflect on how to apply cultural awareness to communication in your current nursing practice.
• Share an example of miscommunication that occurred as a result of this diversity and whether an adverse outcome resulted.
• Describe how the miscommunication could have been and will be prevented in the future.

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I work at a VA hospital and in general, most of the patients are above 50 years old. In my career so far, I have had many experiences working with patients, providers, and healthcare team members whose native language is not English. This has always necessitated applying great cultural awareness during communication. In my current nursing practice, for instance, I apply this by being sensitive to and respectful of the different cultural backgrounds of my patients. I have learned for example to avoid certain forms of humour or references that could be offensive to specific groups of people. I also make sure to use clear and………………….. [PURCHASE TO VIEW FULL SOLUTION].