The nurse is observing a HEALING ceremony performed by people of the American Indian heritage. What is a characteristic of this ceremony?
1. Sound
2. Quiet
3. Herbal teas
4. Hallucinogenic plants
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Explanation: 1. Sound is a common characteristic of HEALING ceremonies, as sound interferes with the negative work of the spirits of the disease.
2. Quiet is not a common characteristic of HEALING ceremonies, which incorporate sound through drumming and singing.
3. Herbal teas are used in HEALING, but are not common among all American Indians.
4. The use of hallucinogenic plants is not common among all American Indian groups.
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