RESUMEN
Although many Mexican Americans have assimilated into American culture, others have retained their cultural health beliefs about illness and medical treatment. Incorporating family members into the plan of care will greatly enhance compliance and health behaviors. The potential good of folk medicine should not be discounted; try to incorporate it into the existing plan of care.
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Actitud Frente a la Salud/etnología , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Americanos Mexicanos/psicología , Enfermería de Quirófano/métodos , Enfermería Transcultural/métodos , Aculturación , Humanos , Medicina Tradicional , México/etnología , Evaluación en Enfermería , Planificación de Atención al Paciente , Estados UnidosRESUMEN
Each year a number of Haitians enter the United States and may become part of the U.S. health care system. Nurses need to be sensitive to cultural differences and should assess clients for special needs that may arise because of cultural diversity. This article provides strategies for interacting with the Haitian American client in a clinical setting to ensure success in providing nursing care.