Read chapter 8 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentation. Once done answer the following questions;

1. Write a one-page opinion on the health needs of an elderly Cambodian refugee who came to the United States 28 years ago.

a. Include cultural and political trends and related challenges that differ from other immigrants.

b. What health implications emerge from the pressure of being a refugee?

As stated the syllabus present your assignment in a word format Arial 12 font attached to the forum title “week 8 discussion questions”. You must post two replies to any of your peer’s comments sustained with the proper references. 700 words are required.

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In the United States nurses are expected to provide culturally competent care to their clients, especially when the patients are the elderly. This is because they are more attached and linked and attached to their beliefs and cultural practices. Therefore, this will automatically influence the attitudes that nurses will have towards health care and illnesses. However, in order to deliver culturally appropriate care to the elderly, the availability and affordability of healthcare resources must be met (Andrews and Boyle, 2018). Hence, the government has to provide sufficient funds and resources to all cultural groups on national or local levels. Unfortunately, for the minority groups in the U.S such as the Cambodian refugees who are elderly today, their health plans are poor due to ineffective and lack of government involvement.

The health needs of an elderly Cambodian refugee

            The Cambodians refugees are among the minority groups in the U.S although they experience poor health care compared…

 

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