For a client who is a Buddhist and maintains a traditional diet, the n

For a client who is a Buddhist and maintains a traditional diet, the nurse will make sure that a sufficient quantity of which of the following is included in the menu?

1. Beef
2. Milk
3. Fish
4. Vegetables

ANSWER

ANS: 4
Many Buddhists are vegetarians. The nurse should ensure that a sufficient quantity of vegetables is included in the menu when caring for a Buddhist who maintains a traditional diet. Beef is not a traditional component of a Buddhist’s diet. A sufficient quantity of milk is not necessary for the traditional Buddhist’s diet. A sufficient quantity of fish is not necessary for the traditional Buddhist’s diet.