A Hispanic patient is visited by several family members and the nurse witnessed one visitor who pinches a piece of skin at the waist
The nurse asks the purpose and learns the "provider" is listening for a snap from the abdominal region, which is then repeated several times. The patient most likely suffers from:
a. mal ojo.
b. susto.
c. bilis.
d. empacho.
ANS: D
Correct: Empacho is believed to be caused by lodged food particles, causing acute stomach/intestinal pain.
Incorrect:
a. Mal ojo is due to "admiration" from a stranger resulting in diarrhea.
b. Susto is "fright disease" such as caused by a bicycle wreck or loud shouting.
c. Bilis follows a rage.
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A) Double by 6 months of age B) Triple by 4 months of age C) Double by 1 year of age D) Triple by 15 months of age