How Health and Illness Beliefs can Influence the Assessment Process
1 Nursing Health Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Title Date 2 How Health and Illness Beliefs can Influence the Assessment Process Health and illness beliefs influence the assessment process in various ways. An example is the Asians in the United States who have various beliefs that influence how nurses conduct treatment and care to the patients. Asian cultures believe that the eldest male is often the decision-maker and spokesman for the family. Among Asian cultures, harmony maintenance is a vital virtue emphasizing a strong conflict-avoidance and confrontation How Health and Illness Beliefs can Influence the Assessment Process
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The eldest male is often listened to with respect, and their authority is often unquestioned. This is a case that could put a patient’s life on the line while they await the eldest male consent in absentia. This cultural belief may influence the physical findings and affect how the patient responds to the assessment interview. Understanding that the Asians have their beliefs and that just because they seek treatment does not mean they will follow the physician recommendations. Looking at the Chinese patients whose behavior reflects on the entire family, cases of mental health and medical abnormality How Health and Illness Beliefs can Influence the Assessment Process