The nurse is caring for a patient of the Hispanic culture who tells the nurse, "The reason I'm hearing voices in my head is because my neighbor gave me the evil eye and cursed me." When planning appropriate nursing interventions for the patient, what is the nurse's best understanding of the patient's statement?

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2. The Hispanic culture may use the term Mal Ojo to describe illness that occurs after another person gives the patient the "evil eye." This description is a culture-bound syndrome. While culture-bound syndromes exist, it is important for the nurse to understand that these syndromes may also be the source of cultural discrimination. The patient may have delusions; however, this is not evident in the question. The patient does not believe the "evil eye" is folklore or myth.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient of the Hispanic