Mrs. Chavez is a 45-year-old Catholic Hispanic American patient who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. On admission, Mrs. Chavez didn't indicate that she had any food pref-erences or food allergies
Her nurse notes that she has requested that her family bring in her meals. The nurse suspects it is most likely related to which of the following? A. Food preferences
B. Hispanic cultural traditions
C. Religious preferences
D. Food sensitivities
B
The intake of certain foods also reflects the patient's culture or beliefs. Foods in various cultures have different status relating to religion, availability, cost, and tradition. For example, some His-panic Americans use certain hot foods (e.g., chocolate, cheese, and eggs) for conditions produc-ing fever and cold foods (e.g., fresh vegetables, dairy foods, and honey) for disorders such as cancer or headaches. Understand the patient's cultural heritage and the role diet plays in health promotion and maintenance.
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