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Functional Assessments and Cultural and Diversity Awareness in Health Assessment 

Conducting A Functional Assessment

The Specific Socioeconomic, Spiritual, Lifestyle, and Other Cultural Factors Associated with JC, an at-risk 86-year-old Asian male

The selected patient for this discussion is the 86-year old Asian Male who claims to depend on his daughter for his survival and care. The Asian data and information illustrate that he and his daughter are poor besides belonging to a minority ethnic group. Consequently, the socioeconomic disparity has adversely impacted his health and medical care (Shen, 2015). Therefore, the functional assessment must apply cultural assessment guide to ascertain the faith-based influences, cultural and health beliefs and practices, and special rituals, native language, dietary practices, and any sources of support that the Asian patient has.Functional Assessments and Cultural and Diversity Awareness in Health Assessment

Sensitive Issues during the Interaction

The first issue that I must remain sensitive with is the aspect of cultural competency during the communication process. I will ensure I avoid gazing at the patient firmly to avoid instances of being immodest and rude to the patient. I pay attention to the feeling and attitude of the patient and try to understand his beliefs, cultural practices, norms, and other tradition before subjecting him to any medication (Purnell, 2014). I will then ascertain whether the Asian patient can communicate in English given that he comes from a minority ethnic community.

I will also remain sensitive to the signs and symptoms presented by the patient especially those touching on medication and nutrition and medications as well. Noting the effect of the language barrier, I would. I would inquire about any stressors and the relevant support networks, literacy, or sense of life control to clearly understand the Asian patient (Holland, 2017). To understand the limitations of the patient in knowledge and cultural perspective, I will remain culturally humble. Functional Assessments and Cultural and Diversity Awareness in Health Assessment

Targeted Questions

1. How often do you feed and what types of food do you eat?
2. Do you take alcohol? If yes, which alcohols, how often and how many bottles in a day?
3. Currently, do you use any over the counter medicines/ If yes, which ones?
4. How consistent or adherent are you with your medications for hypertension?
5. How often do you exercise in a week and what physical exercise do you engage in?
6. Have you had any major surgeries or admissions? If yes, what was the indication for each?
7. When you exercise or work, do you feel fatigued so fast or you are okay and can engage in any exercise and perform any kind of manual work?
8. During the night of the day, do you still feel too much heat or cold and how often?
9. Are there any types of foods which when eaten you have an abdominal upset or regurgitation?
10. Do you have pain in passing urine, difficulty to pass urine, or had bloody urine?
11. For how long do you sleep and when you sleep, do you feel as though your nose or throat is blocked or been told by someone that you snore?
12. Who do you live with?
13. Do you have close brothers, sisters or other children who are alive and currently working? Functional Assessments and Cultural and Diversity Awareness in Health Assessment
14. Do you have any close friends with whom you can confine to?