A client requests the nurse not touch his lips when administering his oral medications. Based on the nurse's understanding of the major religions, the nurse identifies this request as reflecting which of the following?
A) Judaism
B) Christianity
C) Islam
D) Hinduism
Ans: D
In the Hindu religion, the nurse administering oral medications should avoid touching the client's lips. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam do not require this.
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