The objective of this paper is to gain a greater understanding of caring for the diverse patient in the long-term care setting and write a college level paper utilizing current APA format.
Directions: Nurses are responsible for caring for a diverse range of patients. You are the nurse caring for a patient in the long-term care setting. Choose from ONE of the patients listed below. Discuss the following factors involved in caring for this patient: nutritional considerations, cultural considerations, potential housing issues, risk factors for infection. How will caring for a patient with a diverse background affect your plan of care?
(Choice) 85 year old female patient from a low income neighborhood comes in with COPD exacerbation
At least 2 peer-reviewed nursing journal articles must be used in the body on the paper (published within the last 5 years). Paper should be a minimum of 2 pages not including title and reference pages.