Nurses Role
Prompt 1: Nurse's Role in Promoting Social Justice and Health Equity
Part of the nurses role in providing quality care is to also assist in the promotion of social justice and health equity, which can impact the social determinants of health. To promote social justice and health equity, nurses can serve as advocates for patients at both the level of policy and practice. Nurse advocates can work to endorse equitable access to healthcare regardless of a patient's background, economic status, or geographic location. They can work towards eliminating disparities in healthcare by providing culturally competent care, educating communities on health practices, and participating in policy development.
Culturally competent care involves understanding and respecting patients' cultural beliefs, values, and practices. Nurses educate themselves on the cultural backgrounds of their patients to provide care that is sensitive to their needs. This approach helps build trust between nurses and patients, ensuring that treatment plans...
They can play an educational role by informing communities about preventive health measures and healthy lifestyle choices. And nurses can work...
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