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deesands · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The charge nurse overhears a new nurse telling a patient that he should no longer follow his vegetarian diet because his protein needs are so high and because God made animals for us to eat. What action by the charge nurse is best?

a. No action is necessary for the charge nurse to take.
b. Reinforce the nurse's teaching on proper diet.
c. Offer to call the dietitian to work with the patient.
d. Privately speak to the nurse about this conversation.

Question 2

The student nurse learns that spirituality consists of practices that lead to connection to which items? (Select all that apply.)

a. Other people
b. Nature
c. Religious institutions
d. Oneself
e. Higher power

JYan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should not share opinions or religious edicts with patients when those beliefs contradict the patient's. The charge nurse should counsel the new nurse about this practice. The patient may hold deep convictions about being a vegetarian and may feel disapproval from the nurse, which will impact the nurse-patient relationship. The other options are not appropriate, although the charge nurse could suggest the new nurse collaborate with the dietitian and patient to determine high-protein foods the patient finds acceptable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
Spiritual practices generally promote three categories of activity: connection with oneself, with others, and with a higher power.