When planning care for a Latino American client, the nurse should be aware of which cultural influence that may impact access to health care?
A. The root doctor may be the first contact made when illness is encountered.
B. The "yin" and "yang" practitioner may be the first contact made when illness is encountered.
C. The shaman may be the first contact made when illness is encountered.
D. The curandero may be the first contact made when illness is encountered.
D
The nurse should understand that some Latino Americans may initially contact a curandero when illness is encountered. The curandero is the folk healer who is believed to have a gift from God for healing the sick. Treatments often include supernatural rituals, prayers, magic, practical advice, and indigenous herbs.
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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a. Illness management for the health of the community b. Financial resources c. Time d. Availability of health care professionals
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