The father of a hospitalized child tells the nurse, "He can't have meat. We are Buddhist and vegetarians." The nurse's best intervention is to:
a. Order the child a meatless tray.
b. Ask a Buddhist priest to visit.
c. Explain that hospital patients are exempt from dietary rules.
d. Help the parent understand that meat provides protein needed for healing.
ANS: A
It is essential for the nurse to respect the religious practices of the child and family. The nurse should arrange a dietary consultation to ensure that nutritionally complete vegetarian meals are prepared by the hospital kitchen. The nurse should be able to arrange for a vegetarian tray. The nurse should not encourage the child and parent to go against their religious beliefs. Nutritionally complete, acceptable vegetarian meals should be provided.
You might also like to view...
The nurse instructs a patient receiving home O2 therapy to drink plenty of fluids to help keep bronchial secretions liquefied. What is the recommended fluid?
a. Milk b. Water c. Tea with artificial sweetener d. Coffee
Which symptom occurs with only pure right-sided heart failure and does not occur with pure left-sided heart failure?
a. Confusion b. Shortness of breath c. Decreased afterload d. Swelling in the ankles and legs
Which of the following is NOT a solvent used to reconstitute powdered medications for injection?
A. sterile water B. sterile saline C. tap water D. bacteriostatic solution
Which of the following are reasons why patients may feel vulnerable during a hospital stay or clinic visit? Select all that apply
A. The environment is foreign. B. Personal space is limited. C. They have fears about illness. D. They have a sense of control. E. Visiting hours are flexible. F. They are being poked and prodded by healthcare professionals. G. Tests and procedures may be uncomfortable and/or difficult to understand.