The nurse notes that a client from another culture backs away from the nurse as the nurse approaches the bed. What should the nurse do?
1. Assume the client wants a different nurse
2. Come back at a later time
3. Realize that the client needs more personal space
4. Sit on the bed to indicate friendliness
Question 2
The nurse is helping an older client select menu choices for the next day. The client is Roman Catholic, and the nurse notes the remains of ashes on the client's forehead. Since the next day is Friday, the nurse should expect to assist the client choose:
1. a meal that does not have meat and dairy on the same tray.
2. a meal planned by the physician.
3. a meatless meal.
4. the meal the dietician has recommended.