A nurse is working in a clinic that serves a culturally diverse population of children. The nurse should plan care, understanding that which complementary and alternative practices may be used by families of this diverse population?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Seeking another doctor's opinion
b. Seeking advice from a curandero or curandera
c. Using acupuncture or acupressure as a therapy
d. Consulting an herbalist
e. Consulting a kahuna
ANS: B, C, D, E
The curandero (male) or curandera (female) of the Mexican-American community is believed to have healing powers that are a gift from God. The Asian family may consult an herbalist, knowledgeable in medicines, or perhaps a specialized practitioner of Asian therapies, including acupuncture (insertion of needles) or acupressure (application of pressure). Native Hawaiians consult kahunas and practice ho'oponopono to heal family imbalance or disputes. The nurse may encounter use of these practices. Consulting another doctor would not be a complementary or alternative practice expected in a culturally diverse population.
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