During an assessment, a patient tells the nurse, "An onion a day keeps everyone away." How does this philosophy protect HEALTH?
1. An onion protects the person from coming in contact with those who might be ill.
2. This philosophy affirms the belief in the power of onions to prevent disease.
3. This philosophy recognizes the special antibiotic properties contained within onions.
4. This philosophy advertises that onions have special healing abilities.
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Explanation: 1. The rationale behind the saying is that the odor from onions is strong enough to keep people away from that person, so that they can avoid potentially coming into contact with someone who might be ill.
2. Onions do not prevent disease, but can help maintain HEALTH.
3. While onions are thought to have some special properties, it is not universally held that they have unique antibiotic properties.
4. Onions are used in many cultures, but are not recognized as having special healing properties.
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