Data collection suggests that a patient's health beliefs are personalistic. Which statement by the patient would the nurse determine as consistent with personalistic health beliefs?
a. "Please call my physician for me so I can discuss my symptoms."
b. "I would like to wear the amulet that's in my bedside stand."
c. "X-rays will find the cause of my back pain."
d. "I hope the doctor will recommend surgery."
ANS: B
Personalistic health beliefs suggest that illness is caused by magical powers and is cured by rituals. Wearing amulets offers protection from illness and may sometimes be considered curative. The other statements are consistent with beliefs in biomedicine.
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