Author Question: Which of the following would indicate the client is not experiencing spiritual distress? 1. The ... (Read 29 times)

Anajune7 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following would indicate the client is not experiencing spiritual distress?

1. The client states he has lost his faith in God since he's gotten ill.
2. The client is observed sitting in chair before breakfast reading the Bible.
3. The client is overheard arguing with clergy about the existence of God.
4. The client is observed crying, pacing, and moving head left to right.

Question 2

A client tells the nurse that he drinks a small glass of warm water with the juice of one lemon every morning because it aids in the healing of his body. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this client?

1. Provide the warm water and juice of a lemon
2. Instruct the client that lemon juice is really a dose of vitamin C that helps with healing
3. Tell the client that cold water is metabolized by the body better
4. Suggest the client delay the water and lemon until after morning medications

emilymalinowski12 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2. The client observed sitting in chair before breakfast reading the Bible.

The client who is observed sitting in chair before breakfast reading the Bible is demonstrating a behavior of spiritual health. The client who states he has lost his faith in God is demonstrating behavior of spiritual distress. The client who is arguing with clergy and the client who is pacing, crying, and moving the head left and right are also demonstrating behaviors consistent with spiritual distress.

Answer to Question 2

1. Provide the warm water and juice of a lemon

Rationale:
To support the client's beliefs about healing, the nurse should provide the client with the warm water and lemon juice. The nurse should not instruct the client about the benefits of lemon juice being vitamin C. The nurse should also not suggest that cold water be used instead. Asking the client to delay drinking the water and lemon juice will not support the client's spiritual needs.