A patient uses folk medicine to treat and prevent illnesses. On what will the nurse focus when assessing this patient's use of folk medicine?

A. Knowing what herbs to use, when to pick them, and their preparation
B. Use of amulets to ward off disease
C. Avoiding eating certain animal parts in the diet
D. Having special ceremonies for preventing certain illnesses


Answer: A

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