A nurse is working with a client who is part of the Mexican culture and is experiencing a folk illness. Which of the following actions by the client should the nurse anticipate?
A) Prefer to seek care with a folk healer.
B) Consult the female leader of the family.
C) Rely on Western medicine to cure the ailment.
D) Become isolated and not seek care.

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Folk illnesses are often treated within the cultural context in which they are understood, leading individuals to seek care from traditional healers or folk healers rather than relying solely on Western medicine.

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