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After completing this interview I learned many different things about Nicholas that I never knew. I learned different things about what growing up in Italy was like and how different it is compared to the American Culture. I learned the importance of family from Nick and how important time is spent with them. After the interview it made me think about how many different people from different cultures are in the U.S. Every patient I take care of has a different back story of where they came from and the culture they practice. I realized the importance of asking about a patient's religious and cultural beliefs and taking the time to get to know your patient and their story. Even in the short time I have been working as a nurse, I have come to meet some of the most amazing and interesting people from different backgrounds.

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How do the client and his or her family view work, leisure, and education

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How do the client and his or her family view work, leisure, and education

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"When I came to the U.S. I realized how much Americans worked. In Italy we value time spent with family and eating good food more than work. I am now retired so I spend my days doing whatever I want. Actually mostly watching my grandchildren during the week. The value of family and spending time with them is extremely important. Although I never received an education more than grade school, I do believe it is important now to achieve one."

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How does the client value privacy, courtesy, touch, and relationships with others

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How does the client value privacy, courtesy, touch, and relationships with others

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"I value relationships with my family and friends greatly. My relationship with my wife is the most important. Even after so many years I still love her so much. When I greet my children or any family I always give them a hug and kiss on the cheek."

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Are there healing rituals or practices that you believe can promote well-being or hasten recovery from illness?

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Are there healing rituals or practices that you believe can promote well-being or hasten recovery from illness?

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"I do not believe in any rituals. I do believe in prayer and the power of God. I also believe in the power of love you receive from others."

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What is the role of religious beliefs and practices during health and illness? Are there special rites or blessings for those with serious or terminal illnesses

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What is the role of religious beliefs and practices during health and illness? Are there special rites or blessings for those with serious or terminal illnesses

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"When I had my heart attack all I did was pray. I was so scared and still am sometimes that it is going to happen again. My wife and I go to church every Sunday and pray together sometimes too. Prayer can do a lot and I know God is always listening to me."

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How would you describe your health-related condition? What names or terms are used? How do you express pain, discomfort, or anxiety?

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How would you describe your health-related condition? What names or terms are used? How do you express pain, discomfort, or anxiety?

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"I did have a heart attack like I said a few years ago, so my heart is not in the best shape. I do have high blood pressure too. It is probably cause I eat pasta and cold meats all the time. I try not to express pain sometimes. Even when I had my heart attack I was having chest pain for a few days and I did not go into the hospital because I thought it was indigestion."

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What is the client’s religious affiliation? How is the client actively involved in the practice of religion? Do other family members have the same religious beliefs and practices?

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What is the client’s religious affiliation? How is the client actively involved in the practice of religion? Do other family members have the same religious beliefs and practices?

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"I am catholic and so is my entire family. Although my children do not go to church as much as I do they still practice it."

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How do you and your family and cultural group view mental disorders?

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How do you and your family and cultural group view mental disorders?

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"I feel that everyone kind of gets in the dumps sometimes. Even I do in the Winter. I miss being in Italy and working on the farm with my father. Although everyone gets in bad moods I think that you can always get out of it too. Just depends on how strong your mind is."

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How are elderly persons cared for within the cultural group (e.g., cared for in the home of adult children, placed in institutions for care)?

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How are elderly persons cared for within the cultural group (e.g., cared for in the home of adult children, placed in institutions for care)?

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"My children take great care of me. When I had my heart attack a few years ago my daughter took me in to her house and she helped take care of me for awhile. My wife could have been able to do it, but it was just nice to have some extra hands to help me out."

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What is the cultural perception of aging (e.g., is youthfulness or the wisdom of old age more valued)

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What is the cultural perception of aging (e.g., is youthfulness or the wisdom of old age more valued)

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"In my family children are taught at a young age that respecting your elders is very important. Wisdom of elders is more valued than the young generation."

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What are the beliefs and practices associated with developmental life events such as pregnancy, birth, marriage, and death.

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What are the beliefs and practices associated with developmental life events such as pregnancy, birth, marriage, and death.

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"I think everything can be celebrated even death. Although it is upsetting when someone passes away it can be a happy moment because they are going to a better place heaven. I am not sure how my wife got through 4 pregnancies but she did and now we have beautiful children so I am grateful."

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Are there restrictions against discussion of dead relatives or fears related to the unknown?

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Are there restrictions against discussion of dead relatives or fears related to the unknown?

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"I talk about my parents and think about them everyday. My parents passed away 10 years after I came to the United States. I regret leaving them on some days and wish I would have stayed and continued to provide on the farm. I have no fears of the unknown I know I will meet my parents in heaven one day."

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How do you and your cultural group regard expression of emotion and feelings, spirituality, and religious beliefs? 

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How do you and your cultural group regard expression of emotion and feelings, spirituality, and religious beliefs? 

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"I and my family are very expressive and emotional individuals. We all practice the catholic religion and attend church often. I do not think anything it wrong with expressing your emotions. Even for a man to express his emotions there is nothing wrong with that. I think it should become more of a normal for men."

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What is the preferred term you would call your culture?

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What is the preferred term you would call your culture?

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"Italian! Always Italian, but if I had to say I would say American Italian."

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How do the views of other family members coincide or differ from you regarding cultural affiliation?

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How do the views of other family members coincide or differ from you regarding cultural affiliation?

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"I think as a family we all consider ourselves Italian. We are proud of where we came from and miss it greatly, but we are also extremely happy to be able to have so many opportunities in the United States."

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What cultural group do you consider yourself?

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What cultural group do you consider yourself?

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"I am and will always be Italian. Now that I am in America I guess I am American Italian now."

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Do you have any health concerns for yourself or your family?

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Do you have any health concerns for yourself or your family?

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"For myself, I do have many health concerns. A few years back I did have a heart attack so ever since then I had to fix up my diet and start taking walks around the block more. I want to stay alive for my family and be able to be there for them so I had to make some lifestyle changes. I take a lot of medication daily and have been feeling better since that happened, but I am still always worried its going to happen again. For my family, I am not worried. My wife, children, and grandchildren are healthy and I wish it stays like that."

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Is your family structure similar to the one you grew up with?

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Is your family structure similar to the one you grew up with?

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"Well you can answer that question you are always here! Yes it definitely is. I value my family and spending time with them greatly. When I came to the United States I fell in love with one girl and ever since I have never left her. We have four children and now seven grandchildren. Spending time with family and friends and enjoying good food are my two treasures."

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"I left when I was about to turn 27 years old. I hoped to be able to provide better for my family. I came from a very poor family so we were always just scraping by on money. Leaving to come to the United States was a chance to find better opportunities. A few of my cousins were already in the United States and found better opportunities so I believed I would as well. I moved in to the same house as them in Ellwood City, PA and have been in this town ever since."

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"I was born in a small town in southern Italy called Ostuni.

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I interviewed a family friend named Nicholas, a 78-year-old man.

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What was your family structure like growing up in Italy?

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What was your family structure like growing up in Italy?

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"Growing up I was always surrounded by family. My grandparents and cousins lived on the same land as my family. I grew up on my family's farm and worked there and took care of it until I came to the United States."