A patient of Swedish-American Protestant descent wants a specific HEALTH protection intervention to maintain throat health. Which action will the patient most likely request?
A. Having the throat blessed on St. Blaise Day
B. Gargling with salt and taking honey with milk
C. Ingesting baking soda
D. Staying in a steamy bathroom when the throat is sore
Answer: A
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