The nurse is admitting a client from China to the medical-surgical unit with a diagnosis of cancer. While doing the client's assessments, the client speaks of her naturalistic beliefs related to health care and the importance of the yin/yang theory

Question

Based on her cancer diagnoses, the idea that cancer is considered a cold illness in the culture, and her yin/yang beliefs, which meal will the patient most likely order for lunch?

A) Chicken noodle soup with crackers, fruit crisp, and hot tea
B) Turkey sandwich, small tossed salad, and iced tea
C) Chef's salad, bread, and water
D) Fruit smoothie and granola bar

Answer 1

Ans: A
In some Asian cultures, good health is thought to be achieved through the proper balance of yin (feminine, negative, dark, cold) and yang (masculine, positive, light, warm). Hot foods are eaten when a person has a cold illness, such as cancer, a headache, and stomach cramps. Based on this information, the patient would likely select chicken noodle soup with crackers, fruit crisp, and hot tea, as these are hot foods. The other options are cold foods and would more likely be eaten when a patient has a hot illness.