1. Give an overview of the African American and the Amish
culture and mention any difference. 2. What are the healthcare
culture beliefs of the African American and the Amish cultures and
mention if there is any similarity in their beliefs. 3. How these
two cultures healthcare beliefs affect the delivery of evidence
based nursing care. Please give an example.
The Black Women's Health Study, a study of risk factors for
coronary heart disease in African American women, consisted of 352
women who reported having had a heart attack (cases), who were
matched on age with 1760 controls (Am J Epi 1999; 150:904-909). The
following data summarize some of the findings.
History of Heart Attack in a Parent
Case
Control
Total
No
169
1082
1251
Yes: at age 50+
91
329
420
Yes: before age 50
53
106
159
Total...
J.P. is a 15-year-old African American adolescent who was
diagnosed with sickle cell disease 3 years ago. J.P. presents to
the emergency department with pain related to a sickle cell
crisis.
Subjective Data
Pain level is an 8/10 location = bilateral legs, described as deep
muscle pain
A student in 10th grade, honor roll student
On the track team
Lives with mother and father
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 P 80 R 18 BP 140/68
Weight: 140
HT: 5...
J.P is a 15-year-old African American adolescent who
was diagnosed with sickle cell disease 3 years ago. J.P. presents
to the emergency department with pain related to sickle cell
crisis.
Subjective Data
Pain level is an 8/10 location = bilateral legs, described as deep
muscle pain
Student in 10th grade, honor roll student
On the track team
Lives with mother and father
Objective Data
Vital signs: T 37 P 80 R 18 BP 140/68
Weight: 140
HT: 5 feet, 6...
Mr. Wiggins is a 78-year-old African American male with chronic
kidney disease, which requires dialysis. The etiology of his renal
disease was multifactorial—long-standing uncontrolled HTN and DM
nephropathy. He has been on hemodialysis for the past 10 years and
has done relatively well. Four weeks ago, he had a major CVA and is
minimally responsive. His condition is not expected to change, and
the family is having a difficult time with his recent health
changes. Advanced directives were discussed with...
The American Heart Association (AHA) provides diet and lifestyle
recommendations for cardiovascular disease reduction.
a) Write down two separate breakfast or lunch meals you had in
the past14 days.
b) Using these meals, identify foods that would and would not be
included when following these recommendations and make appropriate
substitutions.
c) Summarize how your two meal intakes reduce (or not) your risk
of heart disease based on the AHA dietary guidelines.