Which health restoration practice for a cold would the nurse assess in a patient of English heritage?
1. Rubbing the chest with Vicks
2. Drinking honey and vinegar
3. Gargling with water and vinegar
4. Drinking brandy with warm milk
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Explanation: 1. Using Vicks is a HEALTH restoration practice that is common among those with an English tradition.
2. Drinking honey and vinegar is a German-American tradition.
3. Gargling with water and vinegar is a sore throat remedy among Iranian-Americans.
4. Drinking brandy with warm milk is a practice among the French.
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