A patient tells the nurse that her religion prohibits her from eating food prepared outside of a special kitchen. What is the nurse's appropriate action to meet this patient's needs?
a. Call the dietary department to cancel the patient's meal tray.
b. Tell the patient that her diet must be carefully monitored and prepared at the hospital.
c. Tell the patient that because of her illness, a few changes to her religious requirements will be necessary.
d. Ask the patient to describe the requirements for the special kitchen.
ANS: D
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