Author Question: When providing holistic, spiritually competent care, the nurse should: a. pray with the client. ... (Read 84 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

When providing holistic, spiritually competent care, the nurse should:

a. pray with the client.
b. refer to clergy for spiritual guidance.
c. listen actively.
d. share similar experiences.

Question 2

While providing morning care, the nurse begins to talk with a client about attending church the previous evening. The client is quiet and does not respond to the nurse's dialogue. What should the nurse do in this situation?

a. Realize the conversation may be making the client uncomfortable and change the subject.
b. Analyze the client's silences as possible spiritual distress.
c. Ask the client if they usually go to church.
d. Call the hospital chaplain because the client may need counseling.