During a class on cultural practices, the nurse hears the term cultural taboo. Which statement illustrates the concept of a cultural taboo?
a. Believing that illness is a punishment of sin
b. Trying prayer before seeking medical help
c. Refusing to accept blood products as part of treatment
d. Stating that a child's birth defect is the result of the parents' sins
ANS: C
Cultural taboos are practices that are to be avoided, such as receiving blood products, eating pork, and consuming caffeine. The other answers do not reflect cultural taboos.
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