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tsand2

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A patient follows the teachings of Christian Science and will not take any medications, but for which health problem will medications be used by members of this religion?
 
  1. Immunizations to comply with civil law
  2. Chemotherapy to treat cancer
  3. Antibiotics
  4. Narcotics for pain relief

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse she is pregnant and unable to attend the funeral of her grandfather because of her religious heritage.
 
  1. She is a Jehovah's Witness
  2. She is a Roman Catholic
  3. She is a Hindu.
  4. She is a Buddhist.



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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Christian Science does not allow the use of medications in treating disease or illness, but will allow immunizations and vaccines to comply with civil law.
2. Chemotherapy to treat cancer is not allowed.
3. Antibiotics are not allowed.
4. Narcotics for pain relief are not allowed.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Jehovah's Witnesses allow adherents to attend the funeral of a loved one.
2. Roman Catholics permit adherents to attend the funeral of a loved one.
3. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has no restrictions regarding the attendance of the funeral of a loved one.
4. Buddhists may not allow a pregnant woman to attend a funeral.



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