Author Question: The nurse and client have spent several minutes praying together that the client's upcoming surgery ... (Read 47 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse and client have spent several minutes praying together that the client's upcoming surgery will be successful. What action should the nurse take at this point?

1. Gently tell the client that the nurse must take care of other duties.
2. Smile and pat the client and silently leave the room.
3. Stay with the client until the emotion evoked by the prayer dissipates.
4. Ask the client if there is anything else the nurse can do.

Question 2

During the morning bath, the client asks if the nurse is religious and believes in God. What would be most helpful for the nurse to consider in formulating a response to this question?

1. The nurse's personal life is none of the client's business.
2. Religion and politics are two subjects not discussed in polite interactions.
3. Will sharing this information positively contribute to the relationship?
4. What is the culture of the facility regarding self-disclosure?

cclemon1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This statement makes it appear as if the prayer was just one more task in the nurse's list of responsibilities and would not be appropriate.
Rationale 2: The nurse should not pat the client and leave the room silently. This would not support the client's spiritual needs.
Rationale 3: The nurse should stay with the client for a few minutes after the prayer has ended until the strong emotions that can be evoked by joint prayer dissipate.
Rationale 4: Asking if there is anything else the nurse can do makes the prayer look like just another task in a busy day.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Although it is true that the nurse's personal life is private, the nurse might decide to self-disclose.
Rationale 2: Some cultures do believe that religion and politics should not be discussed in polite interactions, but the client does deserve some answer to the question.
Rationale 3: Practice guidelines regarding support of religious practices indicate that the nurse should first consider whether such self-disclosure will contribute to a therapeutic nurseclient relationship.
Rationale 4: Although considering the culture of the unit is important, the nurse can make the clinical decision that what is generally done on the unit does not apply in this situation.