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An emergency department nurse is caring for a patient who was severely injured in a car accident. The patient's family is in the waiting room. They are crying softly. The nurse sits down next to the family, takes the mother's hand, and says, "I can only imagine how you're feeling. What can I do to help you feel more at peace right now? " In this example the nurse is demonstrating:
A. Prayer.
B. Presence.
C. Coaching.
D. Instilling hope.

B

A patient states that he does not believe in the existence of God.
This patient most likely is an:
A. Academic.
B. Atheist.
C. Agnostic.
D. Anarchist.

B

As the nurse cares for a patient in an outpatient clinic, the patient states that he recently lost his position as a volunteer coordinator at a local community center. He expresses that he is angry with his former boss and with God. The nurse knows that the priority at this time is to assess the patient's spirituality in relation to his:
A. Vocation.
B. Life satisfaction.
C. Fellowship and community.
D. Connectedness with his family and co-workers.

A

A patient who is hospitalized with heart failure states that she sees her illness as an opportunity and a challenge. Despite her illness, she is still able to see that life is worth living. This is an example of:
A. Hope.
B. Faith.
C. Values.
D. Connectedness.

A

Which of the following statements made by an older adult whose husband recently died most indicates the need for follow-up by the nurse?
A. "I planted a tree at church in my husband's honor."
B. "I have been unable to talk with my children lately."
C. "My friends think that I need to go to a grief support group."
D. "I believe that someday I'll meet my husband in heaven."

B

Which of the following nursing interventions support(s) a healing relationship with a patient? (Select all that apply):
A. Praying with the patient
B. Giving pain medications before a painful procedure
C. Telling a patient that it is time to take a bath before family arrive to visit
D. Making the patient's bed following hospital protocol
E. Helping a patient see positive aspects related to a chronic illness

A, E

A patient expresses the desire to learn how to meditate. What does the nurse need to do first?
A. Answer the patient's questions
B. Help the patient get into a comfortable position
C. Select a teaching environment that is free from distractions
D. Encourage the patient to meditate for 10 to 20 minutes 2 times a day

C

An older adult is receiving hospice care. Which nursing intervention(s) help the patient cope with feelings related to death and dying? (Select all that apply.)
A. Teaching the patient how to use guided imagery
B. Encouraging the family to visit the patient frequently
C. Taking the patient's vital signs every time the nurse visits
D. Teaching the patient how to manage pain and take pain medications
E. Helping the patient put significant photographs in a scrapbook for the family

A, B, E

Which of the following questions would best assess a patient's level of connectedness?
A. What gives your life meaning?
B. Which aspects of your spirituality would you like to discuss right now?
C. Who do you consider to be the most important person in your life at this time?
D. How do you feel about the accomplishments you've made in your life so far?

C

A nurse is using the B-E-L-I-E-F tool to complete a spiritual assessment on a 12-year-old male who has recently been diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Which of the following questions would the nurse use to assess the child's involvement in the spiritual community?
A. Which church do you attend?
B. Which sports do you like to play?
C. Are there any foods you cannot eat?
D. In which church activities do you participate?

D

A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to eat until after the sun sets. Which religion does this patient most likely practice?
A. Islam
B. Sikhism
C. Hinduism
D. Catholicism

A

A Catholic patient with diabetes receives the following items on his meal tray on the Friday before Easter. For which of the foods does the nurse offer to substitute?
A. Apple sauce
B. Cheese and crackers
C. Spaghetti with meat sauce
D. Tossed salad with ranch dressing

C

A nurse is working in a health clinic on a Navajo reservation. He or she plans care for the patients knowing which of the following is true?
A. The patients may not be on time for their appointments.
B. The patients most likely do not trust the doctors and nurses.
C. The patients probably are not comfortable if they have to remove their undergarments.
D. Terminally ill patients probably want to receive the sacrament, the anointing of the sick.

A

A 62-year-old male patient has just been told he has a terminal illness. Which of the following statements supports a nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to diagnosis of terminal illness?
A. "I have nothing to live for now."
B. "What will happen to my wife when I die?"
C. "How much longer do I have to live?"
D. "I need to go to church and pray for a miracle."

A

Which of the following would be the most appropriate outcome for a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to loneliness?
A. Encourage the patient to meditate 2 to 3 times a week.
B. The patient will set up a time to speak to a close friend in 1 week.
C. Encourage the patient to phone his brother and set up a time to go out for dinner.
D. The patient will experience greater connections with family members in 2 months.

B

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What should the nurse include when assessing a patient's spirituality?

When assessing a patient's spirituality, the nurse should inquire about the patient's feelings and views on life, the level of connectedness with the self and others, and the practice of religion.

What should the nurse include when assessing a patient's spirituality quizlet?

If the nurse wants to assess the spiritual strength of the patient, the nurse will ask whether the patient prays or not. This will help the nurse determine if the patient is spiritual and has religious beliefs..
Transcendence..
Faith and hope..
Inner strength and peace..
Meaning and purpose in life..
Connectedness..

Which of the following questions would be most important for the nurse to ask first when obtaining the health history?

Which of the following questions should the nurse ask first when obtaining the health history? "What is your major health concern at this time?" A nurse collects data about a client's family health history.

When the patient is suffering from spiritual distress the role of the nurse is to quizlet?

1. c. When caring for a patient who is in spiritual distress, the nurse should listen to the patient first and then ask whether the patient would like to visit with a spiritual adviser. To arrange for a spiritual adviser first may not respect the wishes of the patient.