During Passover, a nurse caring for an Orthodox Jewish patient should:
a. avoid fish dishes.
b. encourage time for prayer.
c. offer the patient leavened products.
d. encourage the use of loud music in celebration.
B
During Passover, no leavened products are eaten. Orthodox Jews say prayers over the bread and wine before meals. Time and a quiet environment should be provided for this.
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