Because of religious beliefs, a client, who is an Orthodox Jew, refuses to eat hospital food. Hospital policy discourages food from outside the hospital. The nurse should next:
a. explain alternatives to food such as intravenous fluids that can provide nutrition during hospitalization.
b. teach the client that it is important to eat the food served.
c. encourage the client's family to bring food for the client because of the special circumstances.
d. discuss the situation and possible courses of action with the dietitian and the client.
Answer: d. discuss the situation and possible courses of action with the dietitian and the client.
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