A patient of Chinese descent is in the community clinic for treatment of arthritis. The patient tells the nurse that the disease is a "hot disease." The nurse assesses that the patient is referring to the hot-cold theory
What cause is attributed to hot diseases? a. Body's reaction to hot weather
b. Excessive blood and yellow bile
c. Invasion of hot or evil thoughts, causing the body to react
d. Overeating cold foods
B
Persons of Chinese descent believe that disease is caused by the four humors, which get out of balance and cause a hot or cold disease. Blood and yellow bile are considered hot.
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