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A resident who observes Ramadan tells you she is fasting during daylight hours. What should the nursing assistant do?
- A.Insist she eat lunch because fasting is not allowed here
- B.Bring her snacks repeatedly during the day to tempt her
- C.Tell other residents she is refusing food for no reason
- D.Report her fasting and meal timing needs to the nurse so the care plan and meal service can accommodate her
Correct answer
D. Report her fasting and meal timing needs to the nurse so the care plan and meal service can accommodate her
Why
Fasting for religious reasons should be communicated to the nurse so nutrition, medication timing, and evening meals can be planned safely. Pressuring daytime eating disrespects the practice and may affect health planning.
Content outline: Psychosocial Care Skills - Cultural and Spiritual Needs: Respecting Beliefs and Practices · From the Psychosocial Care Skills practice bank (PS-088).