Cultural And Spiritual Considerations In Care Practice Test

A 26-year-old Hmong American client is 2 days postpartum after a vaginal delivery and is breastfeeding on a postpartum unit. She requests warm foods and drinks only, stating this is part of her family’s cultural practice during postpartum recovery, and she asks to avoid cold beverages. How can the nurse best support the client's cultural practices?

A 30-year-old postpartum client who identifies as Hindu states she is vegetarian for religious reasons and asks to avoid gelatin-containing foods and capsules. She has a history of hypothyroidism and is taking levothyroxine. Which action respects the client's cultural beliefs?