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 i
Presence
A patient states that he does not believe in the existence of God. This patient most likely is an:
Atheist
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 t
Vocation
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:
Hope
Which of the following statements made by an older adult whose husband recently died most indicates the need for follow-up by the nurse?
I Have Been Unable to Talk with My Children Lately.
Which of the following nursing interventions support(s) a healing relationship with a patient?
Praying with the Patient; Helping a Patient See Positive Aspects Related to a Chronic Illness
A patient expresses the desire to learn how to meditate. What does the nurse need to do first?
Select a Teaching Environment that is Free from Distractions
An older adult is receiving hospice care. Which nursing intervention(s) help the patient cope with feelings related to death and dying?
Teaching the Patient how to Use Guided Imagery; Encouraging the Family to Visit the Patient Frequently; Helping the Patient put Significant Photographs in a Scrapbook for the Family
Which of the following questions would best assess a patient's level of connectedness?
Who do You Consider to be the Most Important Person in Your Life at this Time?
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 s
In Which Church Activities do You Participate?
A nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to eat until after the sun sets. Which religion does this patient most likely practice?
Islam
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?
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
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?
The Patients may not be on Time for their Appointments
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?
I have Nothing to Live for Now.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate outcome for a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to loneliness?
The Patient will Set Up a Time to Speak to a Close Friend