Author Question: Nurses who are comfortable in their religious beliefs are more likely to understand the importance ... (Read 51 times)

tichca · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Nurses who are comfortable in their religious beliefs are more likely to understand the importance of good spiritual health in patients because they know

1. Religious beliefs determine patients' concepts of good health practices.
2. Patients who practice religion do not suffer spiritual distress.
3. Patients with strong belief systems do not suffer long-term illnesses.
4. Religious beliefs give individuals hope and motivate them toward a better outcome.

Question 2

A patient admitted for depression tells a nurse that he feels so hopeless that he doesn't care if he lives or dies. The patient tells the nurse that he no longer attends church with his family. The nurse identifies that possibly the patient

1. Does not value faith the way he previously had.
2. Wishes to be left alone to reflect on his lost faith.
3. Could be experiencing spiritual distress.
4. Wants the nurse to discuss his feelings with his family.