This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: In the American Indian heritage, what is the purpose of herbs and plants when caring for an ILLNESS? ... (Read 53 times)

tsand2

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jul 8, 2018
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


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

katkat_flores

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1
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.


tsand2

  • Member
  • Posts: 520
Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

covalentbond

  • Member
  • Posts: 336
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms that may signify an eye tumor include general blurred vision, bulging eye(s), double vision, a sensation of a foreign body in the eye(s), iris defects, limited ability to move the eyelid(s), limited ability to move the eye(s), pain or discomfort in or around the eyes or eyelids, red or pink eyes, white or cloud spots on the eye(s), colored spots on the eyelid(s), swelling around the eyes, swollen eyelid(s), and general vision loss.

Did you know?

Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.

Did you know?

In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.

Did you know?

Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Structure of chlorophyll molecules in chloroplasts of plants Structure of chlorophyll molecules in chloroplasts of plants
Plants Plants
Plants Plants
Plants Plants
A funnel is one way to visualize the diagnostic process. The purpose is to narrow the possible ... A funnel is one way to visualize the diagnostic process. The purpose is to narrow the possible ...
American people aren't the only ones getting bigger—American pets are also putting on pounds American people aren't the only ones getting bigger—American pets are also putting on pounds
Video: Congenital Heart Defects Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library