In This Written Assignment, You Have The Opportunity To Share Your Thoughts About How To
In this written assignment, you have the opportunity to share your thoughts about how to deliver client-centered culturally competent care and work collaboratively with others
The Case of Mrs
G
Mrs
G
is a 75 year old Hispanic woman who has been relatively well all of her life
She had been married for 50 years and had five children
Her children are grown with families of their own
All but one of her children live in other states
Mrs
G
‘s husband passed away last year, which was devastating for her
She had been very close to him and relied upon him for everything
He was ‘the life of the party’ she always said and was a loving and caring man
Since his passing, Mrs
G
has continued to live in the house they shared for 35 years
In the last month, Mrs
G
has fallen twice sustaining injuries, though minimal
Her home health nurse comes weekly to check in on her
Mrs
G
likes her very much and wishes she could come more often
Mrs
G
‘s daughter who lives in the next town over, has been worried and decided with the urging of her siblings and the doctor to start looking for an assisted living facility for her mother
She found one last week and talked with the Director who said she would be happy to help in whatever way was best
The daughter decided to tell her mother that it was time for her to move, so she can be cared for and be safe
When she told her mother, Mrs
G
cried and said, ‘This will not happen ever
I plan to stay in this house of loving memories for the remainder of my life
‘ In 3 – 4 pages answer the following questions: How would you best describe Mrs
G
‘s feelings about her life, her family, her traditions, and her future? Did Mrs
G
‘s response to her daughter surprise you? Please explain your answer
In what way do you believe her culture might be influencing her decision? If you were Mrs
G
‘s daughter what would you say to her that shows you are caring and have compassion for her situation? What nonverbal communication would support that level of communication? Suppose Mrs
G
stands firm about not leaving her house
What resources and collaborations might be available and helpful so the daughter and other healthcare providers can keep her mother safe and make the most effective decision? References are required, and should be in APA format, 7th edition
(these are required even if you are only using your textbook)
