What is folk medicine?
A. A biomedical or Western medical system
B. A collection of traditional beliefs and customs for treating pain or illness
C. Medical care based on technology and prevention
D. Medical practices that apply to all cultures
E. None of the above
Answer: B
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A) Call for law enforcement assistance in case the father becomes violent. B) Have the father leave the room so you can complete your assessment. C) Reassure him and have him get the child's favorite toy to take to the hospital. D) Tell the father to calm down that the boy will be just fine.
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A) treatment B) prevention C) diagnosis D) all of the above