The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient of Aleut descent who sustained a hip fracture. Which intervention by the nurse recognizes the patient's indigenous health care system and should be included in the plan of care?
1) Asking the family to bring in medals and amulets
2) Scheduling a visit from the shaman
3) Providing the patient with her favorite herbal tea
4) Requesting that the physician consult the patient's acupuncturist
ANS: 2
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