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jwb375 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

During a health history, the nurse asks a patient of American Indian heritage to explain the concept of HEALTH. In this heritage, how is HEALTH defined? Select all that apply.

1. Living in total harmony with nature
2. Survival instinct
3. Treating the body with respect
4. Treating the earth with respect

Question 2

An American Indian patient tells the nurse about how her family was originally from Northern New England, but ended up in Florida. What would explain the relocation of American Indian tribes in the United States?

1. Forcible relocation as treaties took over much of the native lands
2. Diminished populations from death and disease
3. Moving for better employment opportunities
4. Voluntary relocation for land exchange in other areas of the country

yuyiding · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. The traditional American Indian belief about HEALTH is it reflects living in total harmony with nature.
2. The traditional American Indian belief about HEALTH is it reflects the ability to survive under difficult circumstances.
3. The traditional American Indian belief about HEALTH includes treating the body with respect.
4. The traditional American Indian belief about HEALTH includes treating the Earth with respect.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Forcible relocation of some Indian tribes, most notably that of the Cherokee nation, occurred when treaties took away native lands and the tribes were relocated to other areas of the country.
2. Exposure to different illnesses brought about by European settlement resulted in increased mortality among Indian tribes, but not to the extent of eradicating Indian presence in areas of the country where they are no longer present.
3. Employment opportunities were not a factor explaining why some tribes are no longer in their ancestral origin area.
4. While some tribes agreed to voluntary relocation, this was not the common practice among Indian tribes.