RN Exam Practice
Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1539 of 2368

A nonurgent procedure is scheduled for Saturday for a Jewish client who observes the Sabbath. Which action should the nurse take?

  1. Ask the client to set aside the observance for the procedure
  2. Advocate for rescheduling the procedure until after the Sabbath
  3. Proceed as scheduled and document the client's objection
  4. Cancel the procedure permanently
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Correct answer: Advocate for rescheduling the procedure until after the Sabbath

The nurse should support religious practices when safe and feasible. Rescheduling a procedure after the Sabbath is an example of advocacy.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Spirituality: Implementing Interventions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026