After interviewing the family, compile the data and analyze the responses. In 1,000-1,250 words, summarize the findings for each functional health pattern for the family you have selected.

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Select a family to complete a family health assessment. (The family cannot be your own.)
Before interviewing the family, develop three open-ended, family-focused questions for each of the following health patterns:

Values, Health Perception
Nutrition
Sleep/Rest
Elimination
Activity/Exercise
Cognitive
Sensory-Perception
Self-Perception
Role Relationship
Sexuality
Coping

NOTE: Your list of questions must be submitted with your assignment as an attachment.
After interviewing the family, compile the data and analyze the responses. 
In 1,000-1,250 words, summarize the findings for each functional health pattern for the family you have selected.
Identify two wellness problems based on your family assessment.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

What are some challenges and/or barriers in being culturally competent in nursing practice?

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There are many videos on the Web that demonstrate culturally competent nursing care. Explore your favorite video archive, such as YouTube, and watch some of these videos (you can use the keywords “cultural care nursing”).
Identify the videos you watched. Provide a list of the titles and the URL. In a 1-2 page Word document, answer the following questions about the video(s) you viewed.

What was the most surprising thing you learned about culturally competent nursing care from watching the videos?
What was the most interesting thing you learned about culturally competent nursing from watching the videos?
What are some challenges and/or barriers in being culturally competent in nursing practice?
In what ways did the videos provide you with an understanding about the relationship between cultural competence and client quality and safety?
After watching the videos, describe two areas of awareness you gained about being more open to cultural diversity in clients and populations?

The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence

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The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence
Please read chapter 2 of the class textbook and review the attached Power Point Presentation.  Once done answer the following questions;
1.  In your own words discuss the empirical framework of the Purnell Model and what are the purposes of this model.
2.  Please mention and discuss the macro aspects of the model.
3.  What is the role of the head of household and genders according to this model?
4.  In your own words define the domain biocultural ecology and discuss one variation of this domain.
As indicated in the syllabus the assignment must be presented in an APA format, word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum title “Week 2 discussion questions” in the discussion board.  A minimum of 2 evidence based references besides the class textbook no older than 5 years are required.  2 replies to any of your peers posting sustained with the proper references are required.  Assignment must contained a minimum of 500 words without counting the first and reference page.

How does the epidemiologic triad apply to health issues we see in the hospital? What are some common diagnoses in the acute care setting?

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1.How does the epidemiologic triad apply to health issues we see in the hospital? What are some common diagnoses in the acute care setting? What about in the community setting? How does the epidemiologic triad differ when a nurse is providing care to someone in the community or in his home? Does the nurse have more or less control in either arena?

2. Discuss the data presented regarding obesity in America in the Ethical Connection feature on page 118.  Please review the data and discuss your feelings about the role of community health nurses in community nutrition.

3.What are some of the causes for increases in healthcare costs in recent years, as outlined in the chapter?  Brainstorm some examples that you have actually witnessed in the clinical setting. Can any of these factors be modified? What could nurses do to help cut down on costs related to the different factors?

4.Why are the causes of morbidity and mortality in other countries different than in the United States? In what ways are they the same? Why do those differences exist? What types of services & interventions are needed in less developed countries to help with their health issues?