Author Question: An Orthodox Jewish Rabbi has been pronounced dead. The nursing assistant respectfully asks family ... (Read 43 times)

abarnes · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

An Orthodox Jewish Rabbi has been pronounced dead. The nursing assistant respectfully asks family members to leave the room and go home as postmortem care is provided.

Which of the following statements from the supervising nurse reflects correct knowledge of Jewish culture? a. I wish they would go home because we have work to do here.
b. Family members stay with the body until burial the next day.
c. I should have called a male colleague to handle the body.
d. I thought they would quietly leave after praying and touching the Rabbi's head.

Question 2

The patient is on PN and is lethargic. He has been complaining of thirst and headache and has had increased urination. Which of the following problems would cause these symptoms?

a. Electrolyte imbalance
b. Hypoglycemia
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Hypercapnia

nguyenhoanhat · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Jewish culture calls for family members or religious officials to stay with the decedent's body until the time of burial. A male provider is unnecessary. Requesting or expecting the family to go home is not providing culturally sensitive care.

Answer to Question 2

C
Signs and symptoms of hyperglycemia are thirst, headache, lethargy, and increased urination. Electrolyte imbalance is marked by changes in Na, Ca, K, Cl, PO4, Mg, and CO2 levels. These have to be monitored closely when patients are on PN. Hypercapnia increases oxygen consumption and increases CO2 levels. Ventilator-dependent patients are at greatest risk for this. Hypoglycemia is characterized by diaphoresis, shakiness, confusion, and loss of consciousness.