The culturally sensitive nurse is alert for indications of spiritual distress in the older adult, which may be evidenced by ___________________ ___. (Select all that apply.)
a. expressions of the meaningless of life.
b. verbalizations of guilt about past behavior.
c. an expressed need to mend a broken relationship.
d. daily prayer to a supreme being.
e. diminished hope.
Question 2
The nurse explains that problem-focused coping strategies are based on the ability to:
a. eliminate the cause of stress.
b. deny the cause of stress.
c. repress the response to stressors.
d. use prescription drugs to alter perception of the problem.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
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