Question

You are a female student nurse caring for Mr Habib a male patient who is Muslim. He is recovering from surgery for prostate cancer and has a supra pubic incision. He is from Iran and has some difficulty speaking English. You know very little about the Muslim faith. You have been told that his wife is always at his bedside and she seems very nice.One nurse tells you that she cared for the patient yesterday and that he had something on a string around his neck.

1. How would you familiarize yourself with muslim beliefs as they affect health care?

2. As a female what questions might you ask the patient about the care you plan on providing?

3.How would you best meet his spiritual and cultural needs while caring for him?

Answer 1

1, high-quality care for Muslim patient for their faith by an understanding of their cultural and spiritual values are important. it helps nurses in delivering appropriate health care in a culturally sensitive manner. patient care for Muslim culture differs in diet, modesty, privacy, touch restriction, alcohol intake restriction, etc. it should be culturally competent care. it is a must understand Islamic faith and beliefs in the provision of care. Islamic beliefs affect patients' care for their attitudes and beliefs. culturally appropriate care provides help meet the needs with specific cultures and beliefs.
2, when talking with Muslim patients we should follow  some rules and guidelines. As a female, we have to communicate with the patient through a spouse because the patient is male. they prefer same-sex person to care them. ask the patient if he would prefer that nurse can talk to the partner regarding his care plan. it helps to clear up confusion.
3, To meet his spiritual and cultural needs while caring this patient fulfilling wholeness of care by body, mind and spirit is important. interprofessional approach for culturally and spiritually sensitive as a positive spirit increase the patient's ability to survive and against their illness. Arrange for special prayer, consider speaicl diet and inlcude family support in care. when caring for Muslim patients spiritual needs, privacy, modesty is important. minimize eye and physical contact and communicate with the patient through spouse.