A patient in the hospital is an adherent Muslim. Which of the five pillars of Islam can the nurse assist the patient in meeting?
a. Praying five times a day
b. Having privacy
c. Personal cleanliness
d. Giving alms
e. Maintaining modesty
ANS: A
The five pillars of Islam are: believe in one God, pray five times a day facing Mecca, giving alms to the less fortunate, fasting during Ramadan, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca. The nurse is best able to help the patient maintain the practice of praying five times a day while hospitalized.
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