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segrsyd · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client. What intervention can the nurse use to help the client continue normal spiritual practices?

A) Discuss the nurse's own religious beliefs with the client.
B) Tell the client that spiritual practices can be resumed later.
C) Request dietary consultation for the client's dietary restrictions.
D) Request medication from the physician to calm the client.

Question 2

What statement or question is useful for a nurse if a client asks the nurse to pray with him or her?

A) I'm sorry, I am just too busy.
B) How would you like us to pray?
C) You will have to talk to your minister.
D) Why would you want me to do that?

hramirez205 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
It is a responsibility of the nurse to help the client in an unfamiliar environment continue normal spiritual practices. One intervention that can facilitate the practice of religion is to attempt to meet the client's dietary restrictions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Clients accustomed to regular periods of prayer but who feel too ill to pray may ask the nurse to pray with them. Because there are many forms of prayer, the nurse can take the lead by asking How would you like us to pray?