A Client Who Is Devoutly Jewish Is Hospitalized During Yom

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client who is devoutly Jewish is hospitalized during Yom Kippur,a time when many of the Jewish faith fast.The client expresses a desire to follow this religious pattern.How should the nurse respond to this wish?

• A)Support the client's desires to the extent possible
• B)Let the client know that nutrition can be provided parenterally
• C)Attempt to convince the client to ignore the tradition due to illness
• D)Tell the client that the physician must make this decision

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