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Capo · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

The nurse is taking a report of the assigned clients for the day. One client is a 27-year-old practicing Hindu. When the breakfast tray is delivered, it is noted that there is bacon on it.

What would be the most culturally sensitive action to take? A) Take the tray to the client and do not worry about it.
B) Send the tray back to the kitchen and ask for a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet tray.
C) Take the tray into the client's room and ask what he wants to do.
D) Remove the bacon from the plate and serve the tray to the client.

Question 2

A client in the unit believes the pneumonia he has is due to fate. The nurse overhears him asking his family to bring him home remedies for respiratory illnesses. What culture would you expect him to be a part of?

A) Christian B) African American C) Hindu D) Mexican American

janeli1 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
A lacto-ovo vegetarian diet is encouraged among the Hindus, with pork being avoided by the most devotees. Because the bacon touched the other food, it would be most appropriate to return it to the kitchen and request a replacement meal.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Some African Americans believe that ill health is due to bad luck or fate. Home remedies and natural therapies may be frequently used.