Submit an evidence-based practice paper about cultural competency in mental health nursing. An evidence-
based practice paper allows you to explore best practice and help improve client outcomes on a psychiatric unit.
describe how you, as a nurse, will include – or have included – cultural awareness in a client
diagnosed with a mental illness. The person you describe could be someone in your clinical setting, someone
you have worked with in the past, or a theoretical client.
Remember that culture can also include gender equality, sexual orientation, and other cultures besides race and
religion – including cultures unique to one particular family. Your paper should be at least 3 pages (double-
spaced, not including the title or reference pages) in APA Format and include:
Assessment: Discuss what you would assess in regard to a client’s culture. For example, are there specific
dietary requirements? Are schedule changes necessary to avoid conflicts with religious practices? Who is the
spokesperson for the family? What would you assess?
Diagnosis: List any mental health nursing diagnoses this person has or may be at risk for. Include at least one
cultural diagnosis.
Planning: What planning needs to be done to ensure the cultural and emotional safety of the client?
Implementation: What are interventions that would ensure the safety of your client in regard to culture? Include
at least two interventions. For example, if your client has religious beliefs that affect the ability to take
medications, what interventions would you create to ensure the client’s safety? What can you do to make sure
the client’s cultural needs are met?
Evaluation: How will you evaluate whether your implementation was effective? Make sure the parameters are
objective and measurable.
In your summary, discuss whether any completed interventions were successful. What could be done differently
in the future? If the interventions have not yet been carried out, you might discuss some institutional changes
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