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tsand2

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In the American Indian heritage, what is the purpose of herbs and plants when caring for an ILLNESS?
 
  1. Spiritual helpers
  2. Diagnostic agents
  3. Stimulants
  4. Medications

Question 2

The nurse is planning care for a Navajo American Indian. How does this patient view the cause of ILLNESS? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Caused by displeasing holy people
  2. Caused by annoying the elements
  3. Caused by disturbing plant life
  4. Caused by disturbing animal life


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katkat_flores

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. The medicine man or woman must understand the characteristics of plants and herbs, and their use for illness is seen as spiritual help.
2. Diagnostic agents are more prevalent in the modern medical tradition than the American Indian tradition.
3. Stimulants are not considered to be a specific traditional healing method in the American Indian tradition.
4. Medications are not in the American Indian tradition for treating illness.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Traditional Navajo American Indians see ILLNESS as displeasing holy people.
2. Traditional Navajo American Indians see ILLNESS as caused by annoying the elements.
3. Traditional Navajo American Indians see ILLNESS as caused by disturbing plant life.
4. Traditional Navajo American Indians see ILLNESS as caused by disturbing animal life.


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