Question

The nurse is caring for a Hispanic client admitted with an upper respiratory infection. The client tells the nurse that he follows the holistic belief of hot/cold. Which food items should the nurse provide to the client based on this information?

Answer 1

The nurse should offer him hot foods or drinks. The holistic belief of hot/cold is that some illnesses are caused by an inbalance of temperatures in the body. So illnesses caused by cold temperatures should be treated with hot foods or remedies.