A patient believes that a newborn has a genetic disorder because someone gave the baby the "evil eye." What should this information suggest to the nurse?
A. The patient is not going to be a good mother since strangers are permitted around the baby.
B. The patient's culture supports the notion that a stranger looking at the baby caused the disorder.
C. Healthcare dollars should not be spent trying to change this patient's opinion of why the baby has a genetic disorder.
D. The patient needs psychiatric counseling.
Answer: B
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