Before a client goes to surgery, he requests to have his spiritual leader present and pray over him. According to the HEALTH traditions model, which traditional methods is the client invoking?
1. Maintaining HEALTH
2. Protecting HEALTH
3. Restoring HEALTH
4. Changing HEALTH
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Methods of maintaining HEALTH include following a proper diet, wearing proper clothing, concentrating and using the mind, and practicing one's religion.
Rationale 2: Traditional methods of protecting HEALTH include wearing protective objects such as amulets, avoiding people who may cause trouble, and placing religious objects in the home.
Rationale 3: Traditional methods of restoring HEALTH–physical, mental, and spiritual–include the use of herbal remedies, exorcism, and health rituals. This situation describes a healing ritual.
Rationale 4: Changing HEALTH is not one of the traditional methods in the HEALTH traditions model.
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