The nurse is preparing an Orthodox Jewish patient's tray during ...

[Beheh]

The nurse is preparing an Orthodox Jewish patient's tray during Passover. What intervention is appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Avoid fish dishes
  b. Encourage time for prayer
  c. Offer the patient leavened products
  d. Encourage the use of loud music in celebration

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to discuss birth control options for a Roman Catholic patient. What is the most appropriate method for the nurse to discuss with this patient?
 
  a. Abstinence
  b. Vasectomy
  c. Tubal ligation
  d. Oral contraceptives

[mathjasmine]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Orthodox Jews say prayers over the bread and wine before meals. Time and a quiet environment should be provided for this. During Passover, no leavened products are eaten.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Birth control for Roman Catholics is prohibited except for abstinence or natural family planning. Referral to a priest for questions about this can be of great help. Nurses can teach the techniques of natural family planning if they are familiar with them; otherwise, this should be referred to the physician or to a support group of the Church that instructs couples in this method of birth control. Sterilization is prohibited unless there is an overriding medical reason.