You are admitting a patient from China with a diagnosis of cancer to your medical-surgical unit. During the patient's assessments, the patient speaks of her naturalistic beliefs related to health care and the importance of the yin/yang theory
Based upon 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
Feedback: 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 upon 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
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