Author Question: Mrs. Jones is in spiritual distress and is requesting that the nurse accompany her in a word of ... (Read 44 times)

sammy · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Mrs. Jones is in spiritual distress and is requesting that the nurse accompany her in a word of prayer. The nurse does not usually pray but wants to assist Mrs. Jones in any way possible. All of the following are ways the nurse can help except

a. Hold Mrs. Jones hands while she prays
b. Sit near Mrs. Jones and be reverent during the prayer
c. Tell Mrs. Jones to find someone else who will pray with her
d. Find a coworker who would be willing to pray with Mrs. Jones

Question 2

The five stages of grief must follow a prescribed pattern.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

momolu · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
It is the nurse's role to support a person with unmet spiritual needs so the patient can achieve management of the illness or problems being faced. Response C does not attempt to meet such needs. Responses A, B, and D all are appropriate means of supporting and respecting the patient's spirituality.

Answer to Question 2

F
The five stages of griefdenial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptanceusually follow a prescribed order, but individuals grieve in personalized ways. Although people go through all five stages, the sequence may differ.