Which special consideration may the nurse need to make when caring for a female Rastafarian patient?
a. Allow the patient to wear her own clothing.
b. Provide a diet that is caffeine free.
c. Allow the patient to wear jewelry with religious symbols.
d. Provide free-flowing water for bathing.
A
Wearing second-hand clothes is taboo in the Rastafarian faith; therefore, the nurse should allow the patient to wear her own bedclothes instead of a hospital gown. Rastafarians typically consume tea; however, some do not drink milk or coffee. Muslim women may wear a locket containing religious writing around the neck in a small leather bag. These are worn for protection and strength and should not be removed. Hindus prefer washing with free-flowing water for bathing, which should be provided when possible.
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