Issue of Nursing 2

Which of the following clients has the lowest risk

of obesity and diabetes mellitus?

• A 45-year-old Native-American man

• A 23-year-old Asian-American woman

• A 35-year-old Hispanic-American man

• A 40-year-old African-American woman

A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client who

is a Jehovah’s Witness. The client has been told

that surgery is necessary. The nurse considers the

client’s religious preferences in developing the

plan of care and documents that:

• Religious sacraments are important

• Medication administration is not allowed.

• Surgery is prohibited in this religious group.

• The administration of blood and blood products is forbidden.

Which of the following meal trays would be appro-

priate for a nurse to deliver to a client of Orthodox

Judaism faith who follows a kosher diet?

• Pork roast, rice, vegetables, mixed fruit, milk

• Crab salad on a croissant, vegetables with dip, potato salad, milk

• Sweet and sour chicken with rice and vegeta-

  bles, mixed fruit, juice

• Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and vegetables,

  salad, mixed fruit, iced tea

An Asian-American client is experiencing a fever. A

nurse recognizes that the client is likely to self-

treat the disorder with ;

• Magnetic therapy

• Intercessory prayer

• Foods considered to be yin

• Foods considered to be yang

The role of a nurse regarding complementary and

alternative medicine (CAM) should include:

• Advising the client about “good” versus “bad”

  therapies

• Recommending herbal remedies that the client

  should use

• Discouraging the client from using any alterna-

  tive therapies

• Educating the client about therapies that he or

  she is using or is interested in using