Problem
• Closing the Gap is a commitment by all Australian governments to improve the lives and health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. In order to meet the health targets of closing the Gap, the Government has funded a range of initiatives or programs. Research and describe two of those initiatives or programs?
• Describe the role of Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM) in promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health?
• Identify three ways in which an EN applies the principles of culture safety to provide culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
• A 59 year old female is admitted with severe hyponatremia. She is being treated with 3% hypertonic saline which contains 513 mEq/L of NaCl. You are tired and want the IV fluid to finish before the end of your shift. When no one is watching, you increase the rate of flow of the fluid. Identify what medical condition might be caused by your actions?