A young Hispanic woman tells the nurse that she is going to have a healing ritual to center her spirit after the recent death of her husband. The nurse recognizes the alternative medicine system of
A) Ayurveda.
B) Curanderismo.
C) Reiki.
D) Tai Chi.

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Curanderismo is the practice prevalent in the Hispanic culture of spiritual rites and rituals to promote healing. Ayurveda is practiced primarily in the Indian subcontinent and includes diet, herbal remedies, and massage. Reiki is the Japanese health belief that when spiritual energy is channeled through a Reiki practitioner, the client's spirit is healed, subsequently healing the physical body. Tai Chi is an ancient form of martial arts that uses slow, controlled movements, meditation, and breathing to improve overall health and well-being.

A Young Hispanic Woman Tells the Nurse That She Is