The nurse is assigned to provide care to a Muslim client who is diagnosed with diabetes. When planning the care for the shift, which factor may have the greatest impact on the care?
1. The client has a strong respect for the elders in the family.
2. Pork in the diet is forbidden.
3. The client may practice religious fasting.
4. Lamb and chicken are the main sources of protein.
Question 2
A seasoned nurse notes that a novice nurse voices frustration and a lack of appreciation for clients with differing health care beliefs and practices. Which action will best assist the seasoned nurse to improve the novice nurse's practice?
1. Advising the novice to reduce displays of frustration and lack of appreciation for the values of others.
2. Encouraging the novice to look closely at own cultural practices and beliefs.
3. Recommending a written reprimand for the novice nurse.
4. Requiring the novice nurse to meet with a counselor concerning ethnic biases.