The nurse is caring for a patient who is of American Indian descent. Which rituals and practices should the nurse assess as being used by this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Acupuncture
b. The sweat lodge
c. Herbal remedies
d. Spinal manipulation
e. The medicine wheel
ANS: B, C, E
B. D. E. American Indian medicine is a community-based system with rituals and practices such as the sweat lodge, herbal remedies, and the medicine wheel. A. Acupuncture is practiced in traditional Chinese medicine. D. Spinal manipulation is done by chiropractors.
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