Jewish Culture in Nursing

1. The Judaic culture has m each concepts of taboo. One of the biggest items found was the importance of remembering the past. Past is a very in-chief(postnominal) aspect in the Jewish community, even the breaking of a glass at the end of a wedding, symbolizes the destruction of a temple during an invasion from the Roman Army. (Giger and Davidhizar, 2008, p. 598) During childbirth, a husband whitethorn be in the room with his wife but may not participate other than coaching. He is not allowed to view or see the vaginal ara or touch his wife.After the delivery, he may lean over to his wife, careful not to touch, and say Mazal tov or good luck, congratulations. (Giger and Davidhizar, 2008, p. 596) After delivery it is important to be careful around the baby. Jewish people believe that is the nipple is pulled to fast from the child, falling on the head, or failing to place a tough on the head of the infant are all causes of fallen fontanel. The symptoms of this include crying, fever , vomiting, and diarrhea but modern practice shows us that the causes of these symptoms are from dehydration.The evil eye, or mal ojo, is a feared illness that is caused from someone admiring a child and that person has a frustrated wish to hold the child, but for a reason unknown, the person is futile to fulfill the wish. Hours later the child has fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite. Also, it suggests the childs eyes will roll in the back of the head, and will become listless. This is probably the force of dehydration, but this is one perceived cause of a chronic illness. (Andrews and Boyle, 2008, p. 132) 2.If a follower of Judaism becomes ill, it is a common trend for the entire family to pull together and earn care of the person. When the dying process starts a nurse should know that there is a strong need for a confessional. (Giger and Davidhizar, 2008, p. 606) If a person of Jewish credit passes away, the body must not be touched by a person of opposite sex. If this happens the body will be considered contaminated. All articles of clothing and any personal items that have come into contact with blood must be left with the body and not be touched.Blood is sacred and must be inhumed along with the body. The body is removed to a sacred temple where the body is washed from head to toe in warm water, being careful not to turn the face towards the ground. The body will be dressed in white burial shrouds, tachrichim, and will be buried in a guileless pine wood box. This is done so no one can distinguish wealth. (Klug, 2013, p. 1) This is all a part in a traditional religious rite of the Jewish faith. 2B. This writer doesnt believe in the above mentioned taboos.Reading this information has sparked an interest in the cultural beliefs held by Judaism. Current beliefs are influenced by piety and basic humanity procedures for the dying and deceased. Religion has influenced death as a passing of one person to heaven or hell. Humanity procedures that are followed are the cleansing of a body, the placement in a casket, visitation and burial, and grieving by family and friends. 2C. Influence in practice is based off of the religions of the patients request or family beliefs.As a hospice nurse, personal beliefs do not affect work habits. There are many different patient rights that are noted and followed. Giger, J. N. , & Davidhizar, R. E. (2008). Transcultural breast feeding Assessment and intervention (5th ed. ). St. Louis, MO Mosby. Andrews, M. M. , & Boyle, J. S. (2008). Transcultural concepts in nursing care (5thed. ). Philadelphia Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. Klug, L. A. (2013). Jewish Life. Jewish Funeral Customs Saying Goodbye to a Loved One. Retrieved Feb. 5, 2013, from http//www. jewishfederations. org/funeral-customs. aspx? sign=1