A nurse is planning care for a client who is Chinese American and reports adhering to Chinese cultural postpartum practices. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate?

Rationale: A. Tends to be very expressive with gestures and body language: Chinese cultural norms often value modesty and restrained expression rather than overt gestures. Expecting expressive behavior may not align with typical postpartum practices. B. Prefers to make direct eye contact with health care personnel: In many Chinese cultural contexts, avoiding direct eye contact is a sign of respect, especially toward authority figures, rather than a preference for direct engagement. C. Prefers foods that maintain a balance of hot and cold within the body: Traditional Chinese postpartum practices emphasize restoring balance through diet, often using “hot” and “cold” foods to support recovery and prevent illness, making this a key consideration in care planning. D. Expresses pain freely and loudly: Cultural norms often encourage quiet endurance of pain, especially postpartum, rather than vocal or exaggerated expressions of discomfort.