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Jramos095

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What would an 80-year-old African-American woman most likely believe would aid in improving her health?
 
  a. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables
  b. Daily exercise
  c. A visit from her pastor to pray for her recovery
  d. The close attendance of her family

Question 2

Who does the home health nurse expect her 85-year-old Hispanic patient will seek health advice from?
 
  a. Local pharmacist for prescription drugs
  b. Folk healer (curandero)
  c. Priest of her church
  d. Close family members


kusterl

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
A visit from the pastor and his prayers will improve her health perception. Illness is viewed as being caused by a lack of faith or the devil.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The curandero is a significant person to the older Hispanic adult for health matters. The use of folk remedies and nonprescription OTC drugs is common.


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