Author Question: Through a health history, the nurse learns a patient's parents were of Austrian-Jewish heritage. ... (Read 196 times)

bobthebuilder · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Through a health history, the nurse learns a patient's parents were of Austrian-Jewish heritage. Which health practices would the nurse most likely assess in this patient? Select all that apply:

1. Baking bread
2. Eating homegrown fruits and vegetables
3. Wearing camphor around the neck
4. Gargling with salt water

Question 2

An older patient recalls family members using garlic for medicine. What purpose does garlic serve as a healthcare practice? Select all that apply:

1. Forces other people to stay away
2. Belief that garlic keeps the evil spirits away
3. Cures a sore throat
4. Helps indigestion

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

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. Baking their own bread is a health maintenance practice for individuals of Austrian heritage.
2. Eating homegrown fruits and vegetables is a health maintenance practice for individuals of Austrian Jewish heritage.
3. Wearing camphor around the neck is a health protection practice for individuals of Austrian heritage.
4. Gargling with salt water is a health restoration practice for a sore throat for individuals of Austrian heritage.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2
Explanation: 1. The strong odor of garlic would cause others to stay away, which would reduce the spread of disease and germs.
2. There is a health care belief that wearing garlic keeps evil spirits away.
3. Garlic is not usually used for a sore throat.
4. Garlic is not usually used for indigestion.