Author Question: The nurse is a Christian. She is caring for a Jewish patient who has asked her to offer a prayer at ... (Read 30 times)

silviawilliams41 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is a Christian. She is caring for a Jewish patient who has asked her to offer a prayer at the bedside. The nurse feels comfortable doing so. Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

1) Offer a prayer for healing using the nurse's usual words and format.
2) Begin the prayer with Jehovah God as she always does while avoiding the name of Jesus.
3) Avoid saying any name for the Supreme Being while praying and quote an Old Testament Bible scripture as the prayer.
4) Say, What name would you like for me to use to address the Supreme Being when I am praying for you?

Question 2

The nurse is asking the patient reflective, clarifying questions to help the patient make a list of what is important and not important in life and the time commitment for each. Which standardized (NIC) nursing intervention does this action implement?

1) Spiritual support
2) Self-Esteem Enhancement
3) Values Clarification
4) Hope Inspiration