Islamic Diet and Nutrition

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To do what any competent nurse would do to keep patients safe

Management policies and resource constraints

Abide by the dangerous drug ordinance and regulations

Disclose information to the public

Ask a patient for a loan

Report the colleague to the appropriate authority

Avoid associating with commercial activities that may influence patient care

Report to the appropriate authority and the hospital management

Maintain a professional image and capability

Undergo an approved course or education and certified as clinically competent

Study Notes

Allah stresses the importance of maintaining a balanced diet in the Quran.
Fasting helps to purge toxins from the body and stabilizes hormone secretion.
Forbidden foods include dead meat, blood, flesh of swine, and intoxicants.
Fruits are low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals, with sugar being fructose, not sucrose.
Cleanliness is essential, with Miswak (brushing teeth) and flossing (khilal) as part of daily routine.

A profession is an occupation that requires advanced training, specialized knowledge, and skill, and formal qualification.
A professional is a person who belongs to and practices a profession.
Key principles of nursing practice include observing symptoms and reactions, questioning physician orders, and doing accurate recording and reporting.

Caregiver: assists clients physically and psychologically.
Communicator: identifies client problems and communicates with the healthcare team.
Client Advocate: acts to protect the client's needs and wishes.
Teacher: educates clients about their health and healthcare procedures.
Change Agent: makes modifications to improve client care.
Counsellor: helps clients recognize and cope with stressful problems.
Manager: delegates nursing activities, supervises, and evaluates performance.
Leader: influences others to work together to accomplish a goal.
Case Manager: measures the effectiveness of the case management plan and monitors outcomes.
Research Consumer: uses research to improve client care.

The healthcare system reflects a blend of public and private sectors.
Public Sector: emphasizes universal access and affordability through public hospitals and clinics.
Private Sector: offers higher quality services but often at a higher cost.
Challenges in the Malaysian healthcare system include accessibility, disparities in quality and affordability, and rural-urban disparities.

Nurses serve as frontline caregivers, providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and educating patients and families.
Expanded roles include leadership, advocacy, and research roles.
Future roles may include telehealth, remote patient monitoring, health informatics, and patient education using digital platforms.
Key skills required for nurses include adaptability, critical thinking, communication, and technological proficiency.

The four principles of ICN are nurses and people, nurses and profession, nurses and practice, and nurses and global health.
The purposes of ICN include expressing nursing's commitment to society and setting a non-negotiable ethical standard.

Professional Practice: respect for patients, standards of care, accountability, advocacy, and teamwork.
Neglect or Disregard: failure to perform duties properly, leading to harm or injury to patients.
Professional Responsibilities: abide by the dangerous drug ordinance, not participate in the sale of poisons, and not engage in non-therapeutic abortion.
Abuse of Professional Privileges and Skills: not disclose confidential information, not ask for gifts or loans, and not engage in emotional or sexual relationships with patients.
Conduct: respect for people, personal behaviour, and commercial undertakings.

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