The nursing assistant (NA) is caring for a resident who practices a religion that is unfamiliar to the NA. Which is the best action(s) for the NA to take to help from accidentally offending the resident? Select all that apply.

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The nursing assistant (NA)'s best actions would include asking the nurse during report to tell the NA how to meet the resident's religious/spiritual needs. The NA would also examine the Kardex and nursing care plan for specific care related to the resident's religious needs. The NA would also ask the resident about their religious needs and how the NA may help. This helps the resident to feel respected by the extra effort. The NA is unfamiliar with the resident's religion, so trying to guess what a religious item is for and offer it may offend the resident. The resident may have specific religious leaders and may be offended by an uninvited clergy from the facility.

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