In the Mexican culture, health may be considered a gift from God. There are four common folk illnesses that a nurse may encounter with a Mexican client. When experiencing folk ill-nesses, the client may:
1. Prefer to seek care with a folk healer
2. Return to Mexico for care
3. Rely on Western medicine to cure the ailment
4. Become isolated and not seek care
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Healers known as curanderos, herbalisas, and espiritualistas are often sources of health care for folk illnesses.
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