A patient tells the nurse that an ILLNESS was caused by the evil eye. What are common beliefs about this cause of ILLNESS? Select all that apply:
1. Power comes from the eye and strikes a victim.
2. The onset of illness is sudden.
3. The person who cast the evil eye may not be aware of the power.
4. The illness may be cured with rituals.
5. The illness will become chronic.
1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. One common belief about the evil eye is that power comes from a person's eye and strikes a victim.
2. One common belief about the evil eye is that the onset of ILLNESS is sudden.
3. One common belief about the evil eye is that the person who cast the evil eye may not be aware of his or her power.
4. One common belief about the evil eye is that the ILLNESS may be cured with rituals.
5. ILLNESS believed to be caused by the evil eye is not believed to become chronic.
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