A nurse is assisting an Orthodox Jewish client with menu selection.
Which of the following dietary items would be appropriate to include in the client’s kosher meal plan?
Which of the following dietary items would be appropriate to include in the client’s kosher meal plan?
A. Pork roast, rice, vegetables, mixed fruit, 2% milk
[7%]
B. Crab salad on a whole grain roll, potato salad, raw carrots with ranch dip, 2% milk
[12%]
C. Chicken with rice and vegetables, assorted fruits, iced tea
[67%]
D. Shrimp and vegetables, salad, mixed fruit, iced tea
[13%]
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Fundamentals
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Cultural, Spiritual, and Religion Concepts
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Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences
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Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice C is correct. One of the fundamental aspects required when following a kosher diet is avoiding consuming meat and dairy products during the meal. Offering the client chicken with rice and vegetables, assorted fruits, and iced tea is acceptable, as the meal does not violate any kosher dietary laws. In the kosher diet, certain poultry is allowed, such as chicken, goose, duck, and turkey, but all others are forbidden.
Choice A is incorrect. Offering pork roast and 2% milk to a practicing Orthodox Jewish client would be unacceptable, as this would violate kosher dietary law by mixing meat and dairy products in the same meal. Additionally, pork consumption would violate kosher dietary law, as a kosher diet does not allow the consumption of pigs' flesh, organs, eggs, or milk.
Choice B is incorrect. Offering crab salad to a practicing Orthodox Jewish client would be unacceptable, as crab is not kosher. To be considered kosher, fish or seafood must have fins and scales (such as salmon, bass, or trout). Sea creatures that do not have fins and scales are not considered kosher (such as shellfish, crab, shrimp, and lobster) and, thus, not permitted to be consumed under the Torah. Crabs fail to meet these criteria, rendering this type of meal prohibited.
Choice D is incorrect. Offering shrimp to a practicing Orthodox Jewish client would be unacceptable, as shrimp is not considered kosher. To be considered kosher, fish or seafood must have fins and scales (such as salmon, bass, or trout). Sea creatures that do not have fins and scales are not considered kosher (such as shellfish, crab, shrimp, and lobster) and, consequently, not allowed to be consumed under the Torah. Shrimp do not meet these criteria, rendering this type of meal prohibited.
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Additional Info
✓ Kosher meats are slaughtered a certain way, under the auspices of a rabbi, and all the blood is drained. Animals that have split hooves and chew the cud, such as cows, bulls, sheep, lambs, and goats, are allowed. Pig (pork) is forbidden. Certain poultry is allowed, such as chicken, goose, duck, and turkey, but all others are forbidden. Certain parts of permitted animals may not be eaten.
✓ Fish with fins and scales can be eaten, meaning shellfish are prohibited.
✓ Wine is allowed, but other alcoholic beverages are not.
✓ The utensils, pots and pans, and cooking surfaces used for meat cannot be used for dairy products.
