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?
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?
A. Shrimp stir-fry with mixed vegetables
[9%]
B. Cheeseburger with a sesame seed bun
[9%]
C. Baked salmon with steamed asparagus
[66%]
D. Roast chicken with macaroni and cheese
[16%]
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Subject/Lesson
Subject
Nutrition
Lesson
Nutrition
Client Need
Test Plan
Psychosocial Integrity
Related Topic
Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences
Item Type
Item Type
Knowledge/Comprehension
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Salmon is a kosher fish because it has fins and scales, meeting the requirements of Jewish dietary law. Steamed vegetables, such as asparagus, are also permitted and do not conflict with any kosher rules. This meal also avoids mixing meat and dairy, which is prohibited.
Choice A is incorrect. Shellfish such as shrimp are not considered kosher, as they lack both fins and scales.
Choice B is incorrect. While beef and cheese individually may be kosher if prepared correctly, mixing meat and dairy in the same meal is prohibited in a kosher diet.
Choice D is incorrect. This option violates kosher rules by mixing meat (chicken) with dairy (cheese) in the same meal.
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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.
