Question

Rabbi Steinberg is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi. He observes strict practices related to his religion, including kosher diet restrictions. If the nurse is unfamiliar with these traditions, what information does she need to be able to provide spiritually and culturally sensitive care for Rabbi Steinberg? To whom could the nurse look as a resource for information?

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Rabbi Steinberg is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi. He observes strict practices related To whom could the nurse look as a resource for informats. Smith is an 89-year-old African American widow who is admitted with complaints of severe chest pain. She confides to the nurse that she has no insurance and does not know how she will pay for the tests they wish to run to diagnose her problem. What is the nurse’s responsibility in this situation? How can he advocate for this patient and assure that proper medical and nursing...