Author Question: The nurse is caring for a dying male client who practices Islam. What is the most appropriate action ... (Read 28 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a dying male client who practices Islam. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse after the client's death?

A) Ensure that a male washes the client's body.
B) Place the body on the floor to facilitate the soul's journey.
C) Ensure that no one is in the room when the client dies.
D) Ensure that someone performs the anointing of the sick sacrament prior to the client's death.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to complete a spiritual assessment of a client. What step should the nurse complete first?

A) Perform a self-assessment of her own spiritual beliefs.
B) Provide for privacy during the assessment.
C) Determine if the client would like any family members present during the assessment.
D) Gather the needed paperwork for the assessment.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
Islamic beliefs about death are that the family should be with the dying person so they can read the Koran and pray. There are also special procedures for care of the body after death; men wash male bodies and women wash female bodies and a variety of other rituals are performed. Hinduism beliefs include placing the body on the floor to facilitate the soul's journey. The anointing of the sick sacrament is part of the Roman Catholic faith.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Prior to assessment, nurses should be aware of their own spiritual condition. Acknowledging and recognizing select spiritual beliefs as personal will allow the nurse to discern and focus on the specific needs of the client.