The nurse is conferring with the nutritionist about the needs of a Native American. The nurse an-ticipates that the client will:
1. Follow a strict vegetarian diet
2. Avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco
3. Expect to avoid pork-related products
4. Follow a diet according to individual tribal beliefs
ANS: 4
Food practices of Native Americans are influenced by individual tribal beliefs. Some Hindus and Buddhists are vegetarians. Buddhists, Mormons, and some Baptists, Evangelicals, and Pentecos-tals avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco. Members of Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism may avoid pork products.
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