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?

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?

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?



a. The parent is trying to feed the child only what the child likes most.

b. Hispanics believe the "evil eye" enters when a person gets cold.

c. The parent is trying to restore normal balance through appropriate "hot" remedies.

d. Hispanics believe an innate energy called chi is strengthened by eating soup.



Asnwer: C. The parent is trying to restore normal balance through appropriate "hot" remedies.