A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Refuses to Consume

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to consume meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent. The nurse understands that this patient is of what religion?

• A) Islam
• B) Mormonism
• C) Catholicism
• D) Presbyterianism

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Definitions:

Territoriality

The instinctual or learned concept of establishing and defending an area against others.

Ownership Rights

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Fancied Defect

Perceived flaws or imperfections that might not necessarily exist or be as severe as believed by an individual.