Upon assessment, the nurse is addressing the beliefs of a newly admitted man who reports practicing the Seventh Day Adventist religion. Based upon the nurse's familiarity with this religion, she appropriately asks the client:
a. "Do you receive care from a medicine man or woman?"
b. "What are your beliefs about the use of narcotics for pain?"
c. "Is it acceptable for the health care team to remove undergarments in an emergency?"
d. "What are your beliefs about blood transfusions?"
Ans: b. "What are your beliefs about the use of narcotics for pain?"
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