Nursing

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Transference to Patients and Others The effects of such a verbal catharsis are long remembered and often quoted or referred to throughout the remainder of a course. The awareness we gain helps us understand the behavior and beliefs of patients and, for that matter, other people better. Given this understanding, we are comfortable enough to

Nation of Origin and Religion Birth Beliefs Death Beliefs Cape Verde—Catholic Baptism Death is a part of life England—Christian Baptism Body dying Natural event Everlasting life with Christ Funeral and prayer Person goes to heaven Germany—Lutheran Birth is sacred Body dies when we die— souls go to heaven and enjoy ever-lasting life Do not take

Recognizing Similarities In my experience, as discussion continues, people realize that many personal beliefs and practices do, in fact, differ from what they are being taught in nurs- ing or medical education to accept as the right way of doing things. Participants begin to admit that they do not seek medical care when the first

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Familial HEALTH Traditions ■ 167 Outdoor exercise, enjoy fresh air and sunshine Plenty of rest Vitamins Wear holy medals, green scapular HEALTH Protection Avoid sick people Be goal-oriented Clean out bowels with senna for 8 days Drink senna tea at every vacation—cleans out the system During flu season, tie a bag of camphor around the

HEALTH Maintenance Attitudes important: “good living habits and good thinking”; “eat breakfast—if late for school, eat a good breakfast and be a little late”; “don’t be afraid to spend on groceries—you won’t spend on the doctor later” Avoid “fast foods” Be clean, wear clean clothes Blessing of the throat Brush teeth; if out of toothpaste

HEALTH Maintenance Cleanliness Diet HEALTH Protection Dress properly for the season and weather; keep feet from getting wet in the rain Inoculations HEALTH Restoration Cough: honey and lemon Indigestion: baking soda and water Rashes: Apply cornstarch Sore throat: Gargle with vinegar and water Sore muscles: alcohol and water Irish (Catholic) Place Your Order Here!