Essay - Teaching Theory Dan and Gabe are Both 68-year Old Men...

Teaching theory

Dan and Gabe are both 68-year old men recently diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia, an inherited condition causing elevated LDL cholesterol levels, potentially leading to heart attacks. Managing ***** is essential, ***** the symptoms of the d*****ease can be minimized through lifestyle changes. Part of the nurse's obligation is to teach the patient about those lifestyle changes, ***** recom*****ded medications, support groups, and any o*****r pertinent information. However, teaching patients about hypercholesterolemia is not merely a m*****tter of reading the textbook definition and reaffirming prescribed medications. Nurses can and should be keenly aware ***** cultural differences between ***** in order to deliver the best possible care. For example, Dan is Asian-Ameri*****. He has lived with h***** daug*****ter and her husband since his wife passed away and has since been on Medi*****. Gabe is a 68-ye*****r old African-American male who also lives with ***** daughter and who is ***** on Medicare. The teaching plan regarding hypercholesterolemia differs for these two patients because of the different communication styles ***** their ethnic and cultural background.

The ***** plan for both men would involve input from their families, because both the African-American ***** the Asian-American communities value strong family ties and open communications among family members. Elders in ***** ***** are valued, and *****refore the ********** ***** both cases would be included in the treatment procedures. However, it ***** be far more important to ***** *****'s daughter in the decision-making process and in active consulting than Dan's daughter because of the ***** in gender roles between the two cultures.

The nurse should expect ***** ask ***** questions ***** Dan, to probe for his responses and determine whether or not he fully unders*****od t***** parameters of his diagnosis. Because Asians would often prefer to stay silent rather than risk embarrassing themselves ***** losing face, the nurse must be patient and anticipate questions. Moreover, ***** nurse should find a translator if a language barrier is present. W*****h Gabe, on the other hand, the ***** should field any questions that may be vocalized and not becoming impatient or wrongly perceive extroversion as a sign of impertinence.

***** nurse should prepare ***** ***** attitudes toward the health care system between ***** ***** patients and not take *****fence if Gabe appears mistrustful of the medical system. Rather, the nurse should offer any avenues for alternative care ***** possible. Of course, both Dan and Gabe ***** be treated ***** the utmost respect, and both would be offered ***** means for