If a client is identified as following the traditional health care bel

If a client is identified as following the traditional health care beliefs of Judaism, the nurse should prepare to incorporate the following into care:

1. Faith healing
2. Regular fasting
3. Ongoing group prayer
4. Observance of the Sabbath

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ANS: 4
Observance of the Sabbath is important to a client who follows the traditional health care beliefs of Judaism. This client my refuse treatments scheduled on the Sabbath. Followers of the Islamic or Christian faith may use faith healing in response to illness. Regular fasting may be seen with some Roman Catholics or with followers of the Russian Orthodox Church. Ongoing group prayer may be seen with the Islamic faith. Christians also use prayer.