Author Question: The nursing student learns which facts about religion and spirituality? (Select all that apply.) ... (Read 47 times)

savannahhooper · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nursing student learns which facts about religion and spirituality? (Select all that apply.)

a. Spirituality focuses on the meaning of life to people.
b. Religion and spirituality are mutually exclusive.
c. Religion implies an organized way of worship.
d. Religion provides the structure by which to understand spirituality.
e. Spirituality is an individual practice that does not include others.

Question 2

A nurse works in a pediatric oncology unit and is feeling depressed and discouraged. What initial action by the nurse is best?

a. Apply for a job transfer to another unit.
b. Consult with the hospital chaplain.
c. Make an appointment with Employee Assistance.
d. Ask other nurses how they deal with the stress.

asdfghjkl; · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
Spirituality focuses on the meanings of life, death, and existence. Religion is an organized and structured method of practicing or expressing one's spirituality, so they are interconnected and not mutually exclusive. Religion provides the structure for expressing spirituality. Spirituality can be expressed through relationships with others.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Hospital chaplains are great resources for nurses experiencing burnout, moral distress, or spiritual distress. The nurse can take all options, but a consultation with the chaplain is the best place to start to see if the issue can be resolved. The chaplain has a wider range of perceptions and tools than do the other staff nurses.