This week, we will focus on Cultural & Spiritual Assessment, Wellness, Mental Health, Abuse & Neglect. Through participating in the discussion assignment, and the article review, you should be able to meet the following objectives:

Objectives:

• Compare models of spiritual assessment.
• Realize the importance of cultural support and social support in the perception of well being.
• Explain the role of gender in health disparities.
• Analyze cultural assessment data to develop a health promotion plan.
• Define types of abuse and neglect.
• Examine the role of the nurse in assessment for abuse/neglect, interventions if abuse/neglect is present, and prevention of abuse/neglect.
• Describe developmental and cultural influences on mental health/illness.
• Identify pertinent health history data and physical assessment data as they relate to mental health/illness.
• Identify the nurse's role in promoting wellness and reducing disease.
• Develop an individualized wellness plan that addresses sleep, exercise, and stress reduction.