Cultural Competence and Nutrition in Health Promotion Information 2022

Running head: HEALTH PROMOTION 1
Cultural Competence and Nutrition in Health Promotion
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HEALTH PROMOTION 2
Methods of gathering information from the patient
To commence with, nurses should ensure one-on-one interaction with the patient(s) they
are dealing with. Patients come from diverse cultures, so the nurses must have a close interaction
with the patients to establish their cultural background. This will help the nurse to have a
solution in the future in case they face a similar case.
The patient’s social-cultural aspects also affect the patient's healing. Different cultures
have different methods of diagnosis. Another factor is to understand the language of the patient
to know how they can communicate to establish their culture (Darnell & Hickson, 2015).
Cultural competence and patient care
When a nurse understands the language of the patient, they will know how to
communicate. This is by appreciating all the cultures they come across. There is cultural
diversity in every society. Understanding and embracing this diversity enables the health experts
to have a smooth relationship with their patients (Betancourt et al, 2016).
Cultural Competency in Nursing Practice
By understanding the language of the patient, a nurse can be able to decipher how to
communicate with the patient. A competent nurse will ensure they understand the source of their
patient’s culture since different cultures have distinct methods of dealing with sickness. Also, a
nurse should not make any assumptions regarding a patient’s culture (Young & Guo, 2016).
Nutrition as Central Component in Health Promotion