A community health nurse runs a clinic that provides health screening mainly to Mexican American and Filipino American clients
The nurse wants to have a class on smoking cessation for interested adults of this group. What action should the nurse take to adjust their time orientation?
A) Begin classes when a group of clients has gathered.
B) Mail letters ahead of time to make sure clients are informed about the upcoming class.
C) Make posters and place them in areas of the community frequented by these groups.
D) Make sure that the classes are held at specific times.
Answer: A
Cultures with a predominant orientation to the present include the Mexican American, Navajo Native American, Appalachian, Eskimo, and Filipino American cultures. Schedules have to be very flexible in present-oriented societies. Time constraints are not significant for cultures that are oriented to the present, so advertising about specific classes may not be effective. The nurse must be quite flexible, treat the culture's beliefs with respect, and not expect that cultural practices will change to reflect the nurse's needs.
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