If a client is identified as following the traditional health ...

[maychende]

If a client is identified as following the traditional health care beliefs of Judaism, the nurse should prepare to incorporate which of the following into the client's care?
 
  a. Observance of the Sabbath
  b. Faith healing
  c. Religious symbols should not be removed
  d. Sacraments of Holy Communion

Question 2

A client with chronic back pain has an order for a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit for pain control. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the cli-ent?
 
  a. Keep the unit on high.
  b. Use the unit when pain is perceived.
  c. Remove the electrodes at bedtime.
  d. Use the therapy without medication.

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Answer to Question 1

A
Observance of the Sabbath is important to a client who follows the traditional health care beliefs of Judaism. This client may refuse treatments scheduled on the Sabbath.
Followers of the Islamic or Christian faith may use faith healing in response to illness.
Religious symbols should not be removed from individuals who practise Hinduism.
Sacraments of Holy Communion are practised by followers of the Christian faith.

Answer to Question 2

B
When a client feels pain, the TENS unit is turned on, and a buzzing or tingling sensation is cre-ated. The tingling sensation can be applied until pain relief occurs. The therapy requires a physi-cian's order.
The client may adjust the intensity of skin stimulation. The unit does not have to remain on high.
The electrodes do not have to be removed at bedtime.
Medication can be administered when a TENS unit is being used.