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anjilletteb · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse may incorporate similarities of nutritional needs into the plan of care for clients who are Mormon and Buddhist. Which of the following is common to members of these two reli-gions?

a. They follow vegetarian diets.
b. They avoid alcohol and tobacco.
c. They avoid dairy products.
d. They fast on Fridays.

Question 2

A client has been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. When teaching the family about the prognosis, what must the nurse explain?

a. The disease usually progresses gradually, with a deterioration of function.
b. Many individuals can be cured if the diagnosis is made early.
c. Diet and exercise can slow the process considerably.
d. Few clients live more than three years after the diagnosis.

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

Answer to Question 1

B
Mormons and Buddhists may both avoid alcohol and tobacco.
Hindus and Buddhists may both follow vegetarian diets.
Followers of Judaism may avoid eating milk and meat at the same time.
Some Roman Catholics and Russian Orthodox members may fast on Fridays.

Answer to Question 2

A
Alzheimer's disease usually progresses gradually, with a deterioration of function.
No cure is known for Alzheimer's disease, but medications can be given to slow the progression of symptoms.
Medications, not diet and exercise, can slow the process of Alzheimer's disease considerably.
Clients may live many years after the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.