Question

The nurse is caring for a diabetic patient whose religious beliefs require fasting from sun up to sun down on holy days. How can the nurse best advocate for this patient?

A) Teach the patient the importance of eating throughout the day to avoid hypoglycemia.
B) Choose the nursing diagnosis of noncompliance if the patient becomes hypoglycemic due to fasting.
C) Invite the spiritual leader of his faith to talk with him about exceptions to the need to fast.
D) Meet the patient's caloric needs before sunrise and after sunset and monitor blood sugar closely.

Answer 1

The nurse can best advocate for the diabetic patient by meeting their caloric needs before sunrise and after sunset and closely monitoring their blood sugar levels.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse can best advocate for the diabetic patient by meeting their caloric needs before sunrise and after sunset and closely monitoring their blood sugar levels.

By doing so, the nurse ensures that the patient can observe their religious beliefs of fasting from sun up to sun down on holy days without compromising their health.

This approach aligns with the patient's religious beliefs while also ensuring their safety and well-being.