Author Question: In which cultural group is good health considered to be a balance between yin and yang? a. Asians ... (Read 37 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

In which cultural group is good health considered to be a balance between yin and yang?

a. Asians c. Native Americans
b. Australian aborigines d. African-Americans

Question 2

The father of a hospitalized child tells the nurse, He can't have meat. We are Buddhist and vegetarians. The nurse's best intervention is to:

a. Order the child a meatless tray.
b. Ask a Buddhist priest to visit.
c. Explain that hospital patients are exempt from dietary rules.
d. Help the parent understand that meat provides protein needed for healing.

xMRAZ · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In Chinese health beliefs, the forces termed yin and yang must be kept in balance to maintain health. This belief is not consistent with Australian aborigines, Native Americans, or African-Americans.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
It is essential for the nurse to respect the religious practices of the child and family. The nurse should arrange a dietary consultation to ensure that nutritionally complete vegetarian meals are prepared by the hospital kitchen. The nurse should be able to arrange for a vegetarian tray. The nurse should not encourage the child and parent to go against their religious beliefs. Nutritionally complete, acceptable vegetarian meals should be provided.