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Religious and Spiritual Influences on Health

  • NCLEX-RN
  • NCLEX-PN
  • Psychosocial Integrity
  • Select all that apply
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which actions can the nurse take to support a hospitalized client’s expressed spiritual needs? Select all that apply.

  1. Ask what kind of spiritual support the client wants.✓ Correct

    The client can identify what would be helpful.

  2. Help arrange contact with the client’s clergy if requested.✓ Correct

    Contact with a chosen spiritual leader can support the client.

  3. Arrange uninterrupted time for requested meditation when feasible.✓ Correct

    Quiet time can accommodate the client’s practice.

  4. Tell the client which belief system to adopt.✗ Incorrect

    Imposing a belief disregards the client’s own preferences.

  5. Assume every client wants the same ritual.✗ Incorrect

    Spiritual preferences differ among individuals.

Answer

A. Ask what kind of spiritual support the client wants. · B. Help arrange contact with the client’s clergy if requested. · C. Arrange uninterrupted time for requested meditation when feasible.

Rationale

Spiritual support begins with the individual’s preferences. The nurse can help arrange requested resources and protect time for a meaningful practice when feasible.

RememberAsk what support the client wants and help accommodate it.

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