Author Question: In the Mexican culture, health may be considered a gift from God. There are four common folk ... (Read 156 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

In the Mexican culture, health may be considered a gift from God. There are four common folk illnesses that a nurse may encounter with a Mexican client. When experiencing folk ill-nesses, the client may:

1. Prefer to seek care with a folk healer
2. Return to Mexico for care
3. Rely on Western medicine to cure the ailment
4. Become isolated and not seek care

Question 2

An unusual increase in a disease should be investigated. Epidemiologic clues that may signal a bioterrorism attack include:

1. A large number of cases of the flu
2. A case of cholera following a trip to India by a local politician
3. Dengue fever in a group of students who just returned from a mission trip
4. Unusual illness in a population

ntsoane kedibone · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1
Healers known as curanderos, herbalisas, and espiritualistas are often sources of health care for folk illnesses.

Answer to Question 2

4
Unusual illness in a population should trigger an investigation.