A Buddhist patient enters the hospital for diagnostic testing just before lunch time.The nurse tells the aide to give a meal tray to the new patient,because no tests will be done until later that evening.The aide gives the patient a meal of Salisbury steak,bread,green beans,and potatoes with brown gravy.The patient eats nothing but a slice of bread and the green beans.Which of the following considerations was omitted by the nurse?

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Although it is always wise to check with a patient before sending in food,the meal given to this patient was offensive.Most Buddhists are vegetarians and don't eat meat.The nurse should be aware of the cultural considerations that should be made for Buddhist patients.The nurse should ask the client about dietary restrictions before ordering a meal for the client so that these considerations can be made.

A Buddhist Patient Enters the Hospital for Diagnostic Testing Just