The nurse is admitting a new patient to the unit. The nurse notes that this patient would need an alternate meal choice when the menu specified pork for a meal. What cultural group would require an alternative meal choice?
A) Christian
B) Buddhist
C) Islam
D) Mormon
Ans: C
Feedback: Many Islamic people abstain from eating pork. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because these cultural groups do not abstain from eating pork.
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a. Powerlessness b. Ineffective coping c. Disturbed body image d. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
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a. couple's financial resources. b. couple's social support system. c. spouse's cognitive level of function. d. patient's long-term health prognosis.
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a. congenital anomalies. b. excessive crying and sneezing. c. respiratory depression. d. tremors and hyperreflexia.
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A. A 48-year-old male who wants to boost his immune system B. A 22-year-old male athlete who is preparing for the Olympics C. A 50-year-old female going through menopause D. A 58-year-old male with prostate problems E. None of these clients would be wise to seek these therapies.