NursingNursing PracticeConcepts for Nursing PracticePractice Set 8Spirituality
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The nurse is assessing a patient's spirituality and observes the patient meditating before any treatments. What is the nurse's best action?
Document that the patient is not religious
Offer the patient a copy of the bible to read
Arrange for quiet time for the patient as needed
Limit the time patient can meditate before procedures
When conducting a spiritual assessment of a hospitalized patient, the nurse should remain aware of which potential barrier to effective communication?
Clarifying the meaning of a patient's statement
Multi-tasking while talking to the patient
Listening to patients' complete statements
Discussing patient's feelings while hospitalized
A patient uses rosary beads and attends mass once a week. This expression of spirituality is best described with which term?
Religiosity
Faith
Belief
Authenticity
When developing a plan of care, the nurse should consider which attribute of the Chapter of spirituality?
Spirituality is not a well-known universal concept
Chronic versus acute illnesses affect spirituality
Convincing patients to pray is a priority intervention
Referrals may be needed to spiritual counselors
When completing the FICA tool for spiritual assessment, which questions should the nurse ask the patient? (Select all that apply.)
What things do you believe in that give meaning to life?
Are you connected with a faith center in your community?
How has your illness affected your personal beliefs?
When was the last time you have been to church?
What can I do for you?