The culturally sensitive nurse is alert for indications of spiritual distress in the older adult, which may be evidenced by ___________________ ___. (Select all that apply.)
a. expressions of the meaningless of life.
b. verbalizations of guilt about past behavior.
c. an expressed need to mend a broken relationship.
d. daily prayer to a supreme being.
e. diminished hope.
Question 2
The nurse explains that problem-focused coping strategies are based on the ability to:
a. eliminate the cause of stress.
b. deny the cause of stress.
c. repress the response to stressors.
d. use prescription drugs to alter perception of the problem.
