A nurse is caring for a Jewish client. The healthcare facility does not provide kosher meals. How can the nurse best ensure that the client receives healthful meals without offending any religious beliefs?
A) Ask client to have frozen meals
B) Ask family members to bring food
C) Ask client to have vegetarian food
D) Ask client to have a fruit-based diet
B
Feedback:
The nurse can ask the family members to get food for the client to ensure that the client receives food per his kosher laws. Asking the client to have frozen meals, vegetarian food, or only fruit are not appropriate options.
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