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Because of the diversity of cultures, and an expanding migratory global population, you as an advanced practice nurse may be challenged with patients who are suffering from malnutrition. How would you address the issue of malnutrition with immigrant clients? What sort of strategies could you utilize to help you incorporate the client’s cultural preferences within the nutritional plan you are designing?
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Increased migration has resulted in increased interaction between cultures, but it has also
resulted in a new challenge that of addressing malnutrition with regard to cultural values and
beliefs. Malnutrition according to Chege Kimiywe & Ndungu (2015) is defined as the lack of
proper nurturing which is caused by not eating enough food, not eating the right food or being
unable to utilize the food that one eats. As a nurse, it is important to understand that cultural
factors influence consumption of food and therefore impact malnutrition. Onuorah & Ayo (2003)
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