The nurse is admitting a patient in labor who states that she is a naturopath. The nurse understands that this patient believes:
1. An initial worsening of symptoms after treatment means the correct remedy has been used.
2. There are five elements that take form in the body.
3. She must nurture herself and be responsible for her own body.
4. That her pregnancy is a kapha condition.
5. She must nurture herself and be responsible for her own body.
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Rationale 1: An initial worsening of symptoms after treatment is an expected outcome in homeopathy.
Rationale 2: The belief that five elements–ether, wind, fire, water, and earth–are found in the body is a part of ayurveda.
Rationale 3: This is the correct answer. Naturopaths believe that the body can heal itself and each one is responsible for her own body.
Rationale 4: The tendencies of vata, pitta, and kapha are found in ayurveda.
Rationale 5: This is the correct answer. Naturopaths believe that the body can heal itself and each one is responsible for her own body.
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