An older patient recalls family members using garlic for medicine. What purpose does garlic serve as a healthcare practice? Select all that apply:
1. Forces other people to stay away
2. Belief that garlic keeps the evil spirits away
3. Cures a sore throat
4. Helps indigestion
1, 2
Explanation: 1. The strong odor of garlic would cause others to stay away, which would reduce the spread of disease and germs.
2. There is a health care belief that wearing garlic keeps evil spirits away.
3. Garlic is not usually used for a sore throat.
4. Garlic is not usually used for indigestion.
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