The nurse is preparing an Orthodox Jewish patient's tray during Passover. What intervention is appropriate for this patient?
a. Avoid fish dishes
b. Encourage time for prayer
c. Offer the patient leavened products
d. Encourage the use of loud music in celebration
ANS: B
Orthodox Jews say prayers over the bread and wine before meals. Time and a quiet environment should be provided for this. During Passover, no leavened products are eaten.
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