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Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Over the past few centuries, nurses have placed less attention on spiritual care primarily because:

a. Nurses providing care are less religious and spiritual now
b. Spirituality and religion are unproven with regard to influencing health
c. Greater emphasis has been placed on science and scientific evidence
d. Nurses are uncomfortable when discussing spiritual aspects of care

Question 2

The nurse is asking the patient reflective, clarifying questions to help the patient make a list of what is important and unimportant in life and the time commitment for each.

Which standardized (NIC) nursing intervention does this action implement?
a. Spiritual support
b. Self-Esteem Enhancement
c. Values Clarification
d. Hope Inspiration

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
By the mid-20th century, nursing in the United States began to see spiritual care as less important. As science has continued to develop and expand, and as more nurses studied in university settings, nursing joined ranks with scientific disciplines: Its spiritual underpinnings were replaced by what could be seen and tested by the scientific method. Only recently has nursing reclaimed the spiritual dimension as a vital part of its identity and recognized its power to influence health.

Answer to Question 2

C
One of the steps of most valued clarification processes is to list values (what is important and not important in life) and the time commitment for each. The nurse facilitates this by asking reflective, clarifying questions of the patient. Values clarification does not necessarily directly enhance self-esteem, inspire hope, or provide spiritual support, although the process can indirectly contribute to development of spiritual identity.