While assisting a pregnant Mexican-American woman to dress,the nurse asks about a brass key pinned to the patient's underwear.The patient says that wearing the brass key protects her unborn baby if a solar eclipse occurs.What is the nurse's best response?

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This response demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect for the patient's beliefs,but at the same time the nurse can take advantage of a "teachable moment."

While Assisting a Pregnant Mexican-American Woman to Dress,the Nurse Asks