Prior to being discharged, a client tells the nurse, I think the ...

[swpotter12]

Prior to being discharged, a client tells the nurse, I think the prescribed treatment is going to work and I am looking forward to celebrating another holiday season in a few months.
 
  Which is the client demonstrating with the current behavior?
  A) Spiritual strength
  B) Denial
  C) Conflict
  D) Apprehension

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a client on a medical-surgical unit. Which activities will the nurse perform to support this client's spirituality through the use of prescence?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Being available to the client
  B) Sitting quietly while the client cries
  C) Reading a newspaper at the nurse's station
  D) Stating personal religious beliefs
  E) Listening to the client

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

The client is expressing hopefulness about the future, which is evidence of spiritual strength. The client is not demonstrating denial, apprehension, or conflict about the future.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, E

Features of presencing include being available to the client and listening. Stating personal religious beliefs, reading a newspaper, and sitting quietly while the client cries are not characteristics of presencing.