Nursing 401 Cultural Exploration Table and Rubric

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Description of cultural
group (9) China is located in East Asia, the third largest country in the world (Ferroa, 2005).
 Culture More than 20% of the world population lives in China (Ferroa, 2005).
 Origin As of July 2016, 5.7% of the population of the United States is of Asian decent (“Quick Facts,”
 Current 2016).
population in As of July 2016, In Newport News, VA, 3.3% of the population is of Asian decent (“Quick Facts,”
US 2016).
 Current
population in
your community
Cultural beliefs
related to The Chinese mask their feelings by smiling and or laughing (Ferroa, 2005).
communication (10) There is a specific title for each family member (Ferroa, 2005).
(eye contact, space & The oldest relative living in the family is usually respected and is considered to the be the person of
distance issues, time & wisdom and their word is the law (Ferroa, 2005).
punctuality, gender It is expected to use the last name before Xian sheng (Mr.) when formally addressing a man
communications) (Ferroa, 2005).
Women keep their maiden names as well as the new last name and replace Miss with Madam
behind their last names when being addressed formally (Ferroa, 2005).
The Chinese typically need less space/distance than Americans. They typically stand close to you
and this considered being polite (Chai & Chai, 2007).
Be cautions when pointing, because it may strike a bad notion to someone that is nearby (Chai &
Chai, 2007).
The Chinese are typically hands on people but usually only to those of the same sex (Chai &Chai
2007).
How is health
maintained? (5) Health is usually maintained by Traditional Chinese Medicine such as acupuncture, massage, deep
 Dietary breathing, etc. (Lu, 2005).
restrictions,

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health rituals, The elderly always are always looked after by the younger family members even if they are ill.
etc The Chinese typically do not seek medical advice unless the family are not able to provide the
proper care (Ferroa, 2005).
Food and herbal medicine are also used for healing such as apricot being used for a dry throat, or
buckwheat and radish being used to treat a headache (Lu, 2005).
Tea is used to stimulate digestive tract and nervous systems and the heart, reduces harmful effects
of smoking and alcohol and reduces fat (Lu, 2005).
 What causes ill
health? (5) Imbalance of yin and yang is thought to cause illness and discomfort (Ferroa, 2005).
Disharmonies within the body or between the body and the environment is though to cause illness
(Ferroa, 2005).
The cause of diseases are usually due to external causes internal causes, neither (food and fatigue
as mixed cause (Lu, 2005).

Health beliefs/
practices specific to In the past, women used to deliver children themselves alone in their home, but now institutional
pregnancy, the deliveries are highly encouraged (Jiang et al., 2014).
birthing process, and Maternal health workers are there to promote perinatal care and the use of institutional based
childrearing childbirth (Jiang et al., 2014).
 Who attends the In some rural areas, traditional birth attendants are still used but they are required to have more
birth? (3) training than they did before (Jiang et al., 2014).

 Is circumcision
done? If so, In a study that was completed, most had a conservative view about circumcision and was averse to
what rituals are the idea because it conflicted with their cultural and social norms (Li, 2014).
associated with In the study, Attitudes Toward Male Circumcision Among Chinese and its Implications, only 1 of
it? (3) the 18 participates were circumcised (5.6%) (Li, 2014).

 Is birth control
practiced and if Birth control is hard yet almost impossible to get in China (Chai & Chai, 2007).
it is what are the Fewer but healthier children are encouraged (Ferroa, 2005).

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birth control China has the One Child Policy which means that each family could only have 1 child (except
practices? (3) ethnic minorities). It is still in place today but is not enforced as heavily as before (Chai & Chai,
2007).

 Are there
customs Pregnant women are not allowed to attend social events while pregnant and up to 7 months
associated with postpartum (Ferroa, 2005).
the postpartum After delivering, the women are unable to bathe, wash their hair or do chores until 1 month after
period for the birth (Ferroa, 2005).
mother or the Fresh uncut fruit/vegetables are avoided colds that are “too yin (cold” may cause mother to become
infant? (3) ill (Ferroa, 2005).

 Is breast-
feeding Breastfeeding is encouraged in the Chinese culture ( Ferroa, 2005).
supported in the Fresh anchovies helps increase the production of breast milk (Ferroa, 2005).
culture? (3)

 What are the

practices Immunizations rates for all required vaccinations have been 99% since the year of 2005 (Chung,
regarding Han, Kim & Finkelstein 2016)
immunizations? Registered children have access to free vaccinations since the 1990’s regardless of insurance status
(3) (Chung et. al., 2016). This helps ensure that children will receive vaccinations.
Chinese people were skeptically about immunizations before but now are aware of the health
benefits and are more open to receiving them (Chung et al., 2016).

Health beliefs/
practices specific to The elderly always are always looked after by the younger family members even if they are ill.
end of life & death The Chinese typically do not seek medical advice unless the family are not able to provide the
rituals (5) proper care (Ferroa, 2005).

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 What are the The dead are usually bathed, dressed and placed in a glass coffin with their name on it so that
practices for family members can come and pay their respects prior to cremation (Ferroa, 2005).
caring for the Burial is more common in the countryside than is cremation (Ferroa, 2005).
dying and the In the countryside of China, the families start making their coffins prior to death (Ferroa, 2005).
dead? When the family member has died, a wake is started and can last up to a week (Ferroa, 2005). The
 If any, what are family then partake in a feast and pays their last respects (Ferroa, 2005). The family members
the funeral where white hoods and robes (Ferroa, 2005). Paper objects representing money, clothes, etc. are
practices of the burned to make sure the family member will be well taken care of on the other side (Ferroa, 2005).
culture?

 What are the

mourning In the Chinese culture, the most common words people say to those who have lost a loved one are
practices of the “save the tears and follow the flow”, which means to accept the change and move on ( Chu, 2015).
culture? (5) The Chinese believe in letting go and moving on (Chu, 2015).

Physiological
variations within the China is divided into the north and south by the Yangtze River. People in the south do not have
culture which affects central heating in their buildings so in the winter, residents are all bundled up trying to keep warm
treatment or response (Ferroa, 2002).
to treatment The north and northwest may experience extreme weathers conditions all in the same day, freezing
 Are there in the morning and hot my midday (Ferroa, 2005).
variations
within the
culture based
upon
geography? (3)
 Are there
genetic In a study called Genetic Predisposition to Higher Blood Pressure Increases Risk of Incident
predispositions Hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases in Chinese, 20/22 of the single nucleotide
to any diseases? polymorphisms displayed a positive association with the effect of high blood pressure (Lu, et al.,
(3) 2015).

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Genetic risk score was significantly and independently associated with an increase in BP and the
risk for incidence hypertension and Cardiovascular disease (Lu, et al., 2015)
 Are there
environmental Air and water pollution levels are among the highest in the world and has led to deaths caused by
factors resulting pollution-related respiratory illnesses (Ferroa, 2005).
in physiological
variations? (3)

Role of nursing within

the culture The elderly always are always looked after by the younger family members even if they are ill.
 How are nurses The Chinese typically do not seek medical advice unless the family are not able to provide the
valued, viewed / proper care (Ferroa, 2005).
utilized? (5) Most nurses are nurses who agree with the Traditional Chinese Nursing instead of Evidence Based
Practice (Zhou, Hao, Guo & Liu, 2016).
Their practice is based on Chinese Medicine Theory plus 15 unique nursing techniques (Zhou et
al., 2016).

 Are there
restrictions Most of the nursing practices in China have not yet initiated the Evidence Based Practice (EBP) but
related to the have positive views towards it (Zhou, 2016).
practice of They do not have knowledge regarding Evidence Based Practice but they do agree that is probably
nursing? (5) the best practice (Zhou, 2016).
Based on the
information provided in I will provide culturally sensitive care by formally addressing the patients in the appropriate
this table, how would manner.
you provide culturally Recognize their relationship between space.
sensitive nursing care Accommodate to their food choices.
to a patient from this Ask about any herbal medications they are taking because they can interact with other drugs.
culture? Be specific Consider their thoughts and rituals regarding death.
(10) Be aware of their rituals regarding pregnancy and post partum care.
Be aware that usually the Chinese are taught to mask their feelings by smiling so they may not
show signs of discomfort/pain. Ask the patient how they are feeling.

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Educate the patient and family members especially if the oldest relative is present on the care of the
patient.
Allow the patient to express their feelings toward their care.

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