A nurse is caring for a Hispanic individual.Which question should the nurse ask the person during the assessment process?

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Because there is potential for drug interactions between allopathic medicines and the traditional medicines of the Hispanic population, it is especially important that allopathic providers understand the home treatments that this population is using.One way to ease the assessment of the use of home treatments is with an open mind and with acceptance of folk practices.Many in the Hispanic culture use herbal products and alternative therapy.Keeping an open mind during the assessment process and asking open-ended questions will encourage the person to share his or her stories.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Hispanic Individual