In the majority culture of America, coughing, sweating, and diarrhea are symptoms of an illness. For some individuals of Mexican-American origin, however, these symptoms are a normal part of living. The nurse recognizes that this difference is true,
probably because Mexican-Americans:
a.
Have less efficient immune systems and are often ill.
b.
Consider these symptoms part of normal living, not symptoms of ill health.
c.
Come from Mexico, and coughing is normal and healthy there.
d.
Are usually in a lower socioeconomic group and are more likely to be sick.
ANS: B
The nurse needs to identify the meaning of health to the patient, remembering that concepts are derived, in part, from the way in which members of the cultural group define health.
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