The nurse is providing postoperative care to a Chinese American client. Which traditional Chinese cultural concepts may impact the nurse-client interaction?
1. The client may dislike being touched by strangers.
2. Health is associated with being overweight.
3. There is a strong belief in the use of herbs to manage illness.
4. Ceremonies are an important part in the recognition of illness and disease.
Correct Answer: 1
The Chinese American client may dislike being touched by strangers. The association of health and being overweight, and the use of herbs and ceremonies are the traditional beliefs of the Cuban American client.
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