This document provides instructions for developing a culturally sensitive nursing assessment guide. Students are asked to research the cultural background of the individual they will assess, consider how their culture influences health beliefs and illnesses. They should then select 5 categories from Appendix A to focus on and create open-ended initial and follow-up questions. The questions should demonstrate an understanding of how culture impacts health. Students are to use the provided template to submit their assessment guide.

1. transcultural nursing assessment. The purpose of Milestone 2 is
to develop an assessment guide utilizing open-ended questions
that will encourage participation by the individual.
Research your individual's cultural background prior to
developing questions. Think about the impact the culture of
origin has on the individual's physical health; that is, what
illnesses and conditions are prevalent in this culture? What are
commonly held beliefs about health in the individual's culture
of origin that could influence the individual's perception of
healthcare and health practices in the current
culture/community?
Refer to Appendix A in your text and select five (5) categories
upon which you will concentrate for your assessment guide and
questions. Thoroughly review each of the categories, and think
about your individual.
Develop an assessment guide and questions with specific initial
and follow-up questions. Include questions that reflect a
thorough understanding of the categories (Appendix A) that you
selected about the influence culture may have on the
individual's health and well-being.
Review the Differences Between Closed and Open-Ended
Questions document
Use the suggestions as you formulate/propose your initial and
follow-up questions.
Download the Milestone 2 assessment template embedded in
these guidelines.

2. Fill in information using the template. This does not require
APA formatting; however, you are expected to write clearly and
use proper grammar and spelling. The template is expandable to
accommodate your typing.