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saliriagwu

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A patient scheduled for complex heart surgery has been reading the Bible for hours each day, cries often, and is not sleeping well. What might these observations cue the nurse about the patient?
 
  A) These behaviors are expected before major surgery.
  B) These behaviors are signs of spiritual distress.
  C) Family members live far away and the patient is lonely.
  D) The patient is naturally emotional and reactive.

Question 2

A nurse is using Anandarajah and Hight's (2001) HOPE acronym to assess a patient's spirituality and religious beliefs. Which of the following is a component of this acronym?
 
  A) H = heaven B) O = openness C) P = personal spirituality D) E = eternity



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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