Author Question: The nurse is working in the labor and delivery area with parents who are members of the Shinto and ... (Read 50 times)

wrbasek0 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is working in the labor and delivery area with parents who are members of the Shinto and Buddhist religions. The nurse expects that after the birth of the child:

1. Baptism will be performed immediately
2. Special prayers will be said over the child
3. Special preparations will be made for the umbilical cord and placenta
4. No particular rituals will usually be performed in the postpartum period

Question 2

The nurse may incorporate similarities of nutritional needs into the plan of care for clients who are Mormon and Buddhist. Members of these religions both:

1. Fast on Fridays
2. Follow vegetarian diets
3. Avoid alcohol and tobacco
4. Avoid mixing dairy and meat products

LegendaryAnswers · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
No special rituals are usually performed in the immediate postpartum period with members of the Shinto, Buddhist, or Hindu religions. Many Christians will baptize their infants. Followers of Is-lam will say special prayers after birth over the child. Navajos make special preparations for the umbilical cord and placenta after the birth of a child.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Both Mormons and Buddhists avoid alcohol and tobacco. Some Roman Catholics and Russian Orthodox members may fast on Fridays. Both Hindus and Buddhists may follow vegetarian di-ets. Followers of Judaism may avoid eating milk and meat at the same time.