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jhjkgdfhk

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse determines that a middle-aged client has developed spiritually when the client states:
 
  1. I listen and learn from others who talk about beliefs in God or a Supreme Being.
  2. The tales in the Bible are real to me.
  3. I attend service with my friends on most Sundays.
  4. I attend the same church as my parents and follow the customs of my culture.

Question 2

The nurse is concerned that the spouse of a recently deceased client is experiencing spiritual distress when the nurse observes the client:
 
  1. Expressing anger toward God.
  2. Crying softly in the client's room.
  3. Hugging family members.
  4. Talking with caregivers about the client's personal items.
  5. Refusing comfort from family.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The client who listens and learns from others about God or a supreme being is demonstrating openness to others' truths, which is a characteristic of spiritual development in middle adulthood.
Rationale 2: Stating that the tales in the Bible are real is a characteristic of a school-age client.
Rationale 3: Attending services with friends on most Sundays is a characteristic of spiritual development of the adolescent.
Rationale 4: Attending the same church and following cultural customs is a characteristic of a school-age client.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,5
Rationale 1: Defining characteristics of spiritual distress include expressing anger towards God.
Rationale 2: Crying softly in the client's room is not a defining characteristic of spiritual distress.
Rationale 3: Hugging family members is not a defining characteristic of spiritual distress.
Rationale 4: Talking with caregivers about the client's personal items is not a defining characteristic of spiritual distress.
Rationale 5: Defining characteristics of spiritual distress include refusing comfort from family.


jhjkgdfhk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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