A client of the Roman Catholic religion has given birth to a premature baby with very serious respiratory difficulties. Based on the client's religion, it is important for the nurse to understand that the client may:
a. want the infant to be baptized because its life is in danger.
b. be opposed to blood transfusions.
c. want to receive Holy Communion for herself as soon as possible.
d. require that the body part or tissues (such as the placenta) be buried.
Question 2
A client who is a Seventh Day Adventist is scheduled to undergo major surgery. The nurse realizes that which of the following could have an effect on his treatment?
a. Because he does not eat meat, it will be difficult for him to get enough protein for healing.
b. He may request that a clergy member be contacted to anoint him with oil and prayer before being comfortable about going into surgery.
c. He must receive Holy Communion before surgery, which may delay the surgery.
d. Any removed body parts or tissue must be buried.
Artist's conception of the birth of a star within a dense molecular cloud.
Weber test: Place the base of the tuning fork on top of the client’s head.
Premature baby
Baby orangutan
Birth Control Methods and Abortion