A patient of an Irish tradition tells the nurse how to treat acne. What will this patient most likely explain to the nurse?
1. Apply a fried chopped onion compress to the area.
2. Press cold tea bags to the area.
3. Apply baby's urine to the area.
4. Place hot Epsom salts on the area.
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Explanation: 1. Frying chopped onions, making a compress of it, and applying it to the area maybe a HEALTH restoration practice for those of Austrian-Jewish heritage.
2. Applying cold teabags to the area is a practice for some German-Americans.
3. Applying baby's urine to the area may be a practice of Irish people who are heritage consistent.
4. Placing hot Epsom salts on the area is done among some Canadians.
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