A nurse is completing a dietary assessment for a client who is Jewish and observes kosher dietary practices. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse expect to find?

A. Meat and dairy products are eaten at separate times: Observant Jews following kosher dietary laws do not consume meat and dairy together. There are specific waiting periods between eating meat and dairy, and separate utensils and preparation areas are often used to maintain this separation. This practice is a central feature of kosher dietary observance. B. Shellfish is commonly consumed in the diet: Shellfish, including shrimp, crab, and lobster, are considered non-kosher and are prohibited in a kosher diet. Observant Jewish clients would avoid these foods entirely. C. Leavened bread may be eaten during Passover: During Passover, leavened bread and products containing yeast (chametz) are prohibited. Only unleavened bread, such as matzah, is permitted during the holiday, making leavened bread inappropriate. D. Fasting from meat occurs during Hanukkah: Hanukkah is a festival of lights celebrated with specific traditions, including lighting the menorah and eating oil-based foods. It does not involve fasting from meat or other specific food restrictions, unlike other religious observances such as Yom Kippur or Tisha B’Av.