1. Review the Ana Lucia case study about a three-year-old female from Guatemala experiencing malnourishment, dehydration, and fatigue.
- Lead a classroom discussion about Ana Lucia’s basic needs from Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
- What are Ana Lucia’s psychological and physical needs?
- What are Ana Lucia’s safety needs? Identify potential frightening equipment or experiences Ana Lucia might encounter in the hospital.
- What interprofessional collaboration and referrals should be established for this family?
- Lead a classroom discussion on nursing behaviors that will support Ana Lucia.
- Identify barriers in communication as they relate to a three-year-old non-native English speaker who has different cultural traditions and beliefs.
- How can a professional interpreter or a translating phone app facilitate communication with Ana Lucia and her mother?
- How can nurses address the loss of Ana Lucia’s “doll”?
- How do nurses alleviate fear with children unfamiliar with technology and traditional hospital routines?
- Nonverbal suggestions: smiles, eye contact at the child’s level, slow, careful movements
- Suggested comfort items: blankets, colorful, simple toys and stuffed animals, culturally sensitive foods
- Assessment suggestions: demonstrate on puppet or doll
2. Identify community resources that provide a bridge for language communication barriers for migrant children. Complete the table below as you gather information about resources available in your area:
Name/Address of Resource | Services Provided | Language(s) Offered |
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