The nurse is conducting an assessment of a client of the Jewish faith. While questioning the client about nutritional intake, the client states he cannot eat certain types of foods
The client also states that he has fasting requirements that must be followed on religious holidays. Tomorrow is a recognized holiday. To meet the client's request the nurse would
A) inform the physician of the patient request and consult the dietician to obtain food preferences for meals.
B) document the client preferences on the assessment form.
C) explain to the client that he must eat to maintain nutritional intake.
D) report the client request at the end of the shift to the oncoming nurse.
A
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