A female Hindu patient with a broken right hand has not touched her vegetarian food for several meals. The nurse intervenes once realizing the problem is

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In Hindu culture, it is considered impolite to eat with the left hand as it is considered unclean. As the patient's right hand is broken, she may be hesitant to use her left hand for eating. The nurse should explain to the patient that it is okay to eat with her left hand in this situation.

A Female Hindu Patient with a Broken Right Hand Has