When assisting the client who practices Islam or Judaism with meal planning, the nurse knows that both religions share an avoidance of:
1. Alcohol
2. Shellfish
3. Caffeine
4. Pork products
ANS: 4
Clients who practice Islam or Judaism share an avoidance of pork in their diet. Clients who prac-tice Islam avoid alcohol and caffeine but will eat shellfish. Clients who practice Judaism do not restrict alcohol or caffeine intake and only eat fish with scales. Seventh-Day Adventists also avoid shellfish. Mormons also avoid caffeine.
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