You are admitting a patient who is a recent immigrant from China and who has a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma
During the patient's admission assessment, the patient speaks of her beliefs related to health care and indirectly references the yin/yang theory. Based on her cancer diagnosis 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
Ans: A
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Foods are classified as cold (yin) and hot (yang) in the naturalistic or holistic perspective. In this theory, foods are transformed into yin and yang energy when metabolized by the body. Hot foods are eaten when a person has a cold illness such a cancer, headache, stomach cramps, and a "cold." Based on this information, the patient would select chicken noodle soup with crackers, fruit crisp, and hot tea as these are hot foods. The other options are cold foods and are eaten when a patient has a hot illness such as a fever, rash, sore throat, ulcer, or infection.
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