The nurse may incorporate similarities of nutritional needs into the plan of care for clients who are Mormon and Buddhist. Members of these religions both:
1. Fast on Fridays
2. Follow vegetarian diets
3. Avoid alcohol and tobacco
4. Avoid mixing dairy and meat products
ANS: 3
Both Mormons and Buddhists avoid alcohol and tobacco. Some Roman Catholics and Russian Orthodox members may fast on Fridays. Both Hindus and Buddhists may follow vegetarian di-ets. Followers of Judaism may avoid eating milk and meat at the same time.
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