Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 191 of 2368
A client of a specific religious background is admitted, and the nurse is planning meals. Which action is best?
- Ask the client about their individual food preferences
- Assign the diet usually followed by that religion
- Order a standard diet and adjust it later
- Ask the family to bring all the client's meals
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Correct answer: Ask the client about their individual food preferences
The nurse should not assume a diet based on culture or religion. Individual preferences are found through the assessment interview.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Nutrition: Cultural and Religious Beliefs. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026