While caring for an infant of Puerto Rican descent, the nurse sees a black amulet on a chain on the wrist of the baby's right hand. What should the nurse do with the amulet?

Question

1. Leave it on the baby's wrist.
2. Remove the amulet.
3. Ask that the amulet be removed until the baby is older.
4. Move it to the baby's ankle.

Answer 1

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Explanation: 1. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye.
2. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye. This should not be removed by the nurse.
3. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye.
4. A mano negro (black hand) is often placed on a Puerto Rican baby as an amulet to protect the baby from the evil eye. The amulet is placed on the wrist on a chain or pinned to the diaper or the shirt. The amulet is not worn on the ankle.