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Culture . Values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors and customs unique to a group of people and are passed from one generation to another. Basic Characteristics. Learned Shared Social Dynamic. Classification Based on:. Ethnicity - national origin/culture
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Culture Values, beliefs, attitudes, languages, symbols, rituals, behaviors and customs unique to a group of people and are passed from one generation to another.
Basic Characteristics • Learned • Shared • Social • Dynamic
Classification Based on: • Ethnicity - national origin/culture • Race – physical or biological
Cultural Diversity Differences in people based on culture, ethnicity or race
Holistic Care • Well being of whole person: • Mental • Social • Physical
Family Language Personal Space Touching Eye Contact Gestures Health Care Beliefs Spirituality Religion Health Care Considerations
Religious Considerations • Blood transfusion – Christian Scientist, Jehovah’s Witness • Touch – Islam • Last rites – Catholicism, Judaism • Special garment/relic – Mormon, Native American
Religious Considerations Continued • Atheist – No belief in deity • Agnostic – Belief existence of deity cannot be prove or disproved
Cultural Considerations • Hispanic/Native American – avoid eye contact, speak softly • Asian/South African/Middle Eastern – tolerate/endure pain
