A home health nurse is visiting a Latino American client who has become ill. Which characteristic of the Latino American culture should the nurse consider when planning care for this client?
A) Latino Americans shy away from any form of touch.
B) Latino Americans tend to be future-oriented.
C) Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion, although the influence of the church is weak.
D) When illness is encountered, the first contact is often with the curandero (folk healer).
D
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