The nurse is caring for a client, and their kosher meal has been delivered. The nurse should
The nurse is caring for a client, and their kosher meal has been delivered. The nurse should
A. withhold any liquids until after the meal.
[6%]
B. assist the client in unwrapping the utensils.
[6%]
C. remove any condiments such as salt and pepper.
[10%]
D. allow the client to unwrap the utensils.
[78%]
Statistics
Subject/Lesson
Subject
Fundamentals
Lesson
Cultural, Spiritual, and Religion Concepts
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences
Item Type
Item Type
Application
Explanation
Choice D is correct. The kosher diet calls for the meals to be served on paper plates with plastic utensils that are sealed. Healthcare providers should not unwrap the utensils or transfer the food to another dish.
Choice A is incorrect. Liquids may be served with the client's meal. However, the kosher diet prohibits dairy and meat from being consumed within the same meal. So, the liquid should be a non-dairy product if the client consumes meat.
Choice B is incorrect. The nurse should not assist or touch the kosher meal in any way. This includes unwrapping utensils.
Choice C is incorrect. Condiments are permitted to be served with the meal. The nurse does not need to remove them from the meal tray.
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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 serving dairy
