A Hispanic toddler has pneumonia.The nurse notices that the parent consistently feeds the child only the broth that comes on the clear liquid tray.Food items,such as Jell-O,Popsicles,and juices,are left.Which statement best explains this?

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In several cultures,including Filipino,Chinese,Arabic,and Hispanic,hot and cold describe certain properties completely unrelated to temperature.Respiratory conditions such as pneumonia are "cold" conditions and are treated with "hot" foods.The child may like broth but is unlikely to always prefer it to Jell-O,Popsicles,and juice.The evil eye applies to a state of imbalance of health,not curative actions.Chinese individuals,not Hispanic individuals,believe in chi as an innate energy.

A Hispanic Toddler Has Pneumonia