A Navajo patient who is 36 weeks pregnant meets with a traditional healer as well as her physician. The nurse understands this to mean that the patient:
1. Is seeking spiritual direction.
2. Does not trust her physician.
3. Will not adapt to mothering well.
4. Is experiencing complications of pregnancy.
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Rationale 1: Navajo Indians are aware of the mind–soul connection, and might try to follow certain practices to have a healthy pregnancy and birth. Practices could include focus on peace and positive thoughts as well as certain types of prayers and ceremonies. A traditional healer may assist them.
Rationale 2: Seeing a traditional healer does not indicate mistrust of the provider.
Rationale 3: Seeking a spiritual healer does not indicate mistrust of parenting ability.
Rationale 4: Seeking a spiritual healer does not indicate any type of pathology or complications.
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