While caring for an infant of Puerto Rican descent, the nurse ...

[nautica902]

While caring for an infant of Puerto Rican descent, the nurse sees a black amulet on a chain on the wrist of the baby's right hand. What should the nurse do with the amulet?
 
  1. Leave it on the baby's wrist.
  2. Remove the amulet.
  3. Ask that the amulet be removed until the baby is older.
  4. Move it to the baby's ankle.

Question 2

While performing a home assessment, the home care nurse identifies traditional practices that the patient uses to protect HEALTH. Which are practices used to protect health? Select all that apply:
 
  1. Picture of a saint hanging on the wall in the bedroom
  2. String of garlic hanging in the kitchen
  3. Burning a candle on the kitchen table
  4. Wearing a purple scarf
  5. Chanting prayers

[Jadwiga9]

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye.
2. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye. This should not be removed by the nurse.
3. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye.
4. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye. The amulet is placed on the wrist on a chain or pinned to the diaper or the shirt. The amulet is not worn on the ankle.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. A traditional practice used to protect HEALTH includes the use of protective objects that are hung in the home.
2. A traditional practice used to protect HEALTH includes the use of substances worn or hung in the home.
3. A traditional practice used to protect HEALTH includes the practice of religion such as burning a candle.
4. A traditional practice used to protect HEALTH includes wearing a particular type of clothing.
5. A traditional practice used to protect HEALTH includes chanting prayers.

[nautica902]

Thank you

[Jadwiga9]

Happy to help you