To implement effective patient care, which patients would the nurse identify as non-Christians? (Select all that apply.)
a. Mr. A, who is Jewish
b. Miss B, who is Presbyterian
c. Mrs. C, who is Roman Catholic
d. Mr. D, who is Eastern Orthodox
e. Miss E, who is Seventh-Day Adventist
f. Mr. F, who is Buddhist
ANS: A, F
Jewish patients believe in God but not Christ. Buddhist patients follow the teaching of Siddhartha Gautama rather than the teachings of Jesus. The remaining options are Christian religious groups.
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