Author Question: The nurse is conducting a spiritual assessment for the parents of an infant who is hospitalized. ... (Read 145 times)

meagbuch · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is conducting a spiritual assessment for the parents of an infant who is hospitalized. Which assessment question is most appropriate?

1) Do you identify with any organized religion?
2) Do you have concerns regarding your baby's illness?
3) Are you agnostic or atheist?
4) Is your religion monotheistic or pantheistic?

Question 2

Which action by the nurse is appropriate during the brief review of spiritual health that occurs before assessing the patient's spirituality?

1) Asking the patient whether a referral to the hospital chaplain is desired
2) Determining whether the patient has a belief system that provides comfort and strength
3) Asking the patient whether a religious ritual is desired
4) Separating the child from the family during spiritual counseling