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Sufayan.ah · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following criteria for spiritual care has The Joint Commission recommended be included in their accreditation criteria?

a. Agency will provide for these needs by promoting religious beliefs.
b. Agency will provide for these needs through pastoral care.
c. Agency will provide for these needs by allowing time for prayer.
d. Agency will provide for these needs by training nurses in spiritual care.

Question 2

Which of the following is the highest priority when providing care to a client experiencing spiritual distress?

a. notifying the physician that the client needs sleeping medication
b. a decrease in appetite
c. a verbalization of suicidal thoughts
d. a verbalization in loss of faith in God

taylorsonier · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The Joint Commission has recommended that the criteria for spiritual care be included in their accreditation criteria. These items include acknowledging a client's rights to spiritual care and providing for these needs through pastoral care and a diversity of services that may be offered by certified, ordained, or lay individuals.

Answer to Question 2

C
All of the choices need to be addressed, but the highest priority is placed on the verbalization of suicidal thoughts; this requires immediate intervention to prevent harm or injury to client.