When a resident who is a Muslim becomes concerned about his ...

[Yolanda]

When a resident who is a Muslim becomes concerned about his religiously dictated dietary requirements, the nurse may refer this concern to the long-term care ____________ department.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is alarmed as she assesses a protruding umbilical cord from the vagina. The immediate action the nurse should take is:
 
  a. to monitor intensity of contractions.
  b. place the patient in the knee-chest position.
  c. notify the charge nurse.
  d. ask the patient to perform a Valsalva maneuver.

[millet]

Answer to Question 1

dietary
Long-term facilities take into consideration the patients' individual needs, including diet preferences. The dietary department is usually able to meet most requests.

Answer to Question 2

B
The knee-chest position reduces the pressure on the cord with the pull of gravity.

[Yolanda]

Wow, this really help

[diana chang]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it