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Caring for Cuban, Amish, & Irish Populations
After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
A. What are the differences that may affect Cuban-American patients who
immigrated at different times?

B. What can a nurse do to make life in the hospital more culture-specific for an
Amish client?

C. List at least two etiological reasons for the development of alcoholism within an
Irish-American family.

Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current
APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is
worth 8 points.
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/
correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.)

• Incorporate a minimum of 2 current (published within the last five years)
scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes, court opinions) within
your work. Journal articles should be referenced according to the current APA
style (the online library has an abbreviated version of the APA Manual).

Caring for Cuban

Caring for Cuban, Amish, & Irish Populations
After studying Module 7: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:
A. What are the differences that may affect Cuban-American patients who
immigrated at different times?,

B. What can a nurse do to make life in the hospital more culture-specific for an
Amish client?,

C. List at least two etiological reasons for the development of alcoholism within an
Irish-American family.,

Submission Instructions:
• Your initial post should be at least 500 words formatted and cited in current
APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is
worth 8 points.,
• You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending refuting/
correcting or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth
2 points (1 point per response.),

• Incorporate a minimum of 2 current (published within the last five years)
scholarly journal articles or primary legal sources (statutes court opinions) within
your work. Journal articles should be referenced according to the current APA
style (the online library has an abbreviated version of the APA Manual).

Week 2 Discussion AIP

Mrs. Davis, a 58-year-old female with a history of hypertension and diabetes, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with acute kidney injury (AKI). She presents with decreased urine output, elevated serum creatinine, and electrolyte imbalances. The healthcare team prescribes a fluid and electrolyte management plan to address Mrs. Davis’s renal failure.

The nursing team is responsible for implementing the prescribed interventions, closely monitoring Mrs. Davis’s fluid and electrolyte balance, and providing patient education to ensure optimal outcomes.

Assessment of Fluid Balance: Week 2 Discussion AIP

How would you assess Mrs. Davis’s fluid status considering factors such as vital signs urine output and clinical manifestations of fluid overload or deficit?

Electrolyte Imbalance Recognition:

Given Mrs. Davis’s renal failure what electrolyte imbalances might be anticipated and how would you monitor for signs and symptoms of abnormalities in sodium potassium calcium and phosphorus levels?

Fluid Restriction and Management:

The healthcare team prescribes a fluid restriction for Mrs. Davis. How would you implement and monitor her fluid intake, what strategies might be employed to manage thirst and maintain patient compliance?

Dietary Considerations:

Mrs. Davis has dietary restrictions related to her renal failure. How would you educate her about dietary modifications to manage electrolyte imbalances, especially potassium and phosphorus?

Medication Administration and Monitoring: Week 2 Discussion AIP

Mrs. Davis is prescribed medications to address electrolyte imbalances. How would you administer and monitor the effects of medications such as loop diuretics, phosphate binders, and potassium-lowering agents?

Submission Instructions:

Your initial post should be at least 500 words formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.,

You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending refuting/correcting or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.),

All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.,

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Caring for Cuban

Week 2 Discussion AIP