The father of a hospitalized child tells the nurse,"She can't have meat.We are Buddhists and vegetarians." The nurse's best intervention is to

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It is essential for the nurse to respect the religious practices of the child and family.The nurse should arrange a dietary consult to ensure that nutritionally complete vegetarian meals are prepared by the hospital kitchen.The nurse should not encourage the child and father to go against their religious beliefs.It is not necessary for a priest to visit.The nurse should be able to arrange for a vegetarian meal.

The Father of a Hospitalized Child Tells the Nurse,"She Can't