The Father of a Hospitalized Child Tells the Nurse,"She Can't

question 28

Multiple Choice

The father of a hospitalized child tells the nurse,"She can't have meat.We are Buddhists and vegetarians." The nurse's best intervention is to

• A) help the father understand that meat provides protein needed for healing.
• B) explain that hospital patients are exempt from dietary rules.
• C) ask a Buddhist priest to visit.
• D) order the child a meatless tray.

---

Definitions:

Follow-up Questions

Questions asked after an initial query or discussion in order to gain more detailed information or clarify responses.

Common Grounds

Shared beliefs, interests, or values that allow individuals or groups to find mutual understanding and agreement.

Sensitivity

The quality or condition of being easily affected, influenced, or harmed by external forces or stimuli.

Persuasive Message

Communication designed to convince or influence the audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or action.