Introduction to Cultural Competence and Diversity in Healthcare
Introduction to Cultural Competence and Diversity in Healthcare ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is planning to teach a diabetic diet to a client who follows a kosher diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Cheeseburger with whole wheat bun - This food violates both the diabetic and kosher diets. It contains simple carbohydrates, saturated fat, and meat and dairy products together.
The nurse should include foods that are compatible with both the diabetic and kosher diets. A kosher diet prohibits the consumption of pork, shellfish, and meat and dairy products together. A diabetic diet emphasizes complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and fiber-rich foods.
Ham and cheese sandwich with fruit salad - This food violates both the diabetic and kosher diets. It contains pork, simple carbohydrates, saturated fat, and meat and dairy products together.
Spaghetti with meatballs and tomato sauce - This food violates both the diabetic and kosher diets. It contains simple carbohydrates, saturated fat, and meat and dairy products together.
Rationale: The nurse should include foods that are compatible with both the diabetic and kosher diets. A kosher diet prohibits the consumption of pork, shellfish, and meat and dairy products together. A diabetic diet emphasizes complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and fiber-rich foods.
Incorrect options:
A) Cheeseburger with whole wheat bun - This food violates both the diabetic and kosher diets. It contains simple carbohydrates, saturated fat, and meat and dairy products together.
C) Ham and cheese sandwich with fruit salad - This food violates both the diabetic and kosher diets. It contains pork, simple carbohydrates, saturated fat, and meat and dairy products together.
D) Spaghetti with meatballs and tomato sauce - This food violates both the diabetic and kosher diets. It contains simple carbohydrates, saturated fat, and meat and dairy products together.