A Hispanic patient complains of abdominal cramping caused by empacho. The nurse's first action should be to

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Further assessment of the patient's cultural beliefs is appropriate before implementing any interventions for a culture-bound syndrome such as empacho. Although medication, a visit by a curandero(a), or massage may be helpful, more information about the patient's beliefs is needed to determine which intervention(s) will be most helpful.

A Hispanic Patient Complains of Abdominal Cramping Caused by Empacho