The nurse suspects that the client has nontraditional health beliefs and often uses nontraditional remedies to treat various illnesses. What is the best approach for obtaining this information from the client?
A.
"What are your favorite foods?"
B.
"Have you been taking any remedies that your family taught you to use?"
C.
"Would you like to keep wearing that gold cross while you are in the hospital?"
D.
"You haven't been eating any of those funny herbs your people use, have you?"
ANS: B
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