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Haya94 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which of the following questions will provide the nurse with the best understanding of a termi-nally ill client's spiritual needs?

1. Do you have a religious preference?
2. Have you given thought to your spiritual needs?
3. Is there a particular clergy you would like to visit with?
4. Are there any spiritual needs you have that I may help with?

Question 2

The nurse recognizes that a client's hearing deficits impact the development of the nurse-client relationship. Which of the following has the greatest impact on minimizing this obstacle?

1. Speaking slowly, clearly, and in a normal tone
2. Using various forms of nonverbal communication
3. Relying heavily on touch to convey caring and interest
4. Involving family in discussions concerning meeting client's needs

Andromeda18 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4
In asking if there are any spiritual needs that the client might need help with, you collect infor-mation about life goals, values, and religious practices; part of a client's spirituality. This option provides the client with an opportunity to discuss his needs if indeed he has any while reaffirm-ing the nurse's wish to meet his needs. Asking simply is a client has a religious preference is a closed-ended question and provides little encouragement to discuss spiritual needs. While asking if the client has given thought to their spiritual needs provides an opportunity to discuss any cli-ent needs, it does not allow for the nurse to be of help with attending to these needs. Inquiring about a particular clergy is a closed-ended question and provides little encouragement to discuss spiritual needs.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
When a client has limited hearing or visual deficits, it becomes more important for a nurse to use nonverbal communication when establishing nurse-client relationships. Speaking slowly, clearly and in a normal tone may make verbal communication more effective, but it will not have the greatest positive impact of the offered options. Relying heavily on touch is only one form of nonverbal communication that can positively impact the development of the relationship. While involving family in discussions may help in the identification of client needs, it does not neces-sarily have positive impact on developing a healthy nurse-client relationship.