How would you describe migrant farm workers to a friend who is trying to understand why such workers have cultural barriers to receiving care?
a. As illegal immigrants, they are not eligible for tax-paid health care.
b. Families who travel in isolation seeking agricultural work and don't mix with their employers or other members of the community
c. Mexicans who speak primarily Spanish so can't understand English
d. Usually perceived as outsiders, they are from many countries and cultures.
Ans: d. Usually perceived as outsiders, they are from many countries and cultures.
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a. Use only nonperfumed laundry detergent and fabric softeners b. Avoid sudden temperature changes c. Wear loose-fitting clothing d. Apply heat to affected areas e. Exercise vigorously for at least 30 minutes daily
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1. Exposure to drugs and alcohol has been associated with psychiatric disorders. 2. Early psychological trauma may create deficits or abnormalities in brain structure. 3. The child's genetically determined attributes and life experiences interact to influence mental health outcomes. 4. The feedback mechanism appears dysfunctional, creating neurotoxic effects on brain development and function.