A client has just had his status changed to comfort care only. ...

[renzo156]

A client has just had his status changed to comfort care only. The nurse recognizes that the client is spiritually distressed. The nurse understands that spiritual pain
 
  a. cannot be inferred from the client's behavior.
  b. is not as severe as physical pain.
  c. cannot be verbally shared.
  d. can be as severe as physical pain.

Question 2

To adequately meet the spiritual needs of clients, the nurse should first
 
  a. learn to be considerate and sensitive.
  b. distinguish between his or her own spiritual needs and those of the client.
  c. meet the client's spiritual needs.
  d. offer to pray and read the bible with the client.

[lucas dlamini]

Answer to Question 1

Spiritual pain can be as severe as physical pain and often is closely accompanied by emotional pain. Asking about the effect an illness or health problem has had on spiritual beliefs yields useful information. Being able to talk freely about spiritual distress helps put it into perspective. Identifying a client's current religious affiliations and practices is important, and inquiring about religious rituals important to the client is essential. Spiritual pain can be inferred from behavior and if the client is willing to share verbally.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Nurses need to distinguish between their own spiritual orientation and needs and those of their clients. It is not appropriate to impose a spiritual ritual on a client that would be at odds with his or her spiritual beliefs. There should be some evidence from the client's conversation that praying or reading the bible with a client would be an acceptable support.

[renzo156]

Thank you

[lucas dlamini]

No problemo