Exam 6: Spiritual Issues

Which statement by a mentally ill patient best exemplifies sick religiosity?

What is the predominant religious tradition in the United States?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "I am a reincarnation of Jesus. I can raise the dead." Who is the most qualified person for the nurse to refer the patient to?

A depressed patient expresses feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and powerlessness. The patient's spiritual distress is best addressed by which nursing intervention?

The patient says, "I know I'm very sick right now, but I trust that God will make me better." Based on this statement, the nurse can assess the patient's spirituality as being based on what model?

A patient moans, "God wants me to suffer, but I don't know why. I feel like an outcast. I should have never been born." Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in patient's plan of care?

A patient asks, "What religions are considered monotheistic? " The nurse understands that religions are included? (Select all that apply.)

Which statement made by a nurse demonstrates an understanding about why completing a spiritual assessment is important?

A patient says, "I know I need religion in my life, but I don't know how to find God. I feel I have been abandoned." The nurse should assess for a childhood history of what experience?

What information about a patient's perceptions and values would the nurse obtain by using questions from the HOPE tool? (Select all that apply.)

A caregiver says, "Both of my parents have dementia. I find it so difficult to care for them because of their disabilities. I get depressed and hopeless thinking about it. Can you give me any suggestions for coping?" Before making any suggestions, the nurse should implement what assessment?

A patient tells the nurse, "I make decisions each day that have a positive effect on my life." This statement is most closely related to what spiritual construct?

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia, paranoid type, has been suspicious of staff since admission. The patient visits with a chaplain but then tells the nurse, "Don't send any more preachers." What is the most likely reason for the patient's reaction?

A nurse providing spiritual care for a patient awaiting a liver transplant demonstrates knowledge of anticipated spiritual needs by focusing on what area?

On the admission papers, a patient checked the box labeled "No religious affiliation." What meaning can the nurse draw from this information?

The partner of a psychiatric patient says, "This mental illness should not have happened. I tried to teach the importance of professing faith in God and getting converts, but my partner rejected them. Those practices keep me well. It's the only way to live." The nurse can assess that the spouse is demonstrating what form of religiosity?

A patient diagnosed with major depression shows the nurse a passage in the Bible and says, "How do you think this verse relates to me?" The nurse is unfamiliar with the verse and unsure how to respond. Select the nurse's best action.

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia reports hearing demon voices coming through the television. Which statement by the nurse providing spiritual care would be most comforting to the patient?

A new nurse asks the mentor, "How can I help meet patients' spiritual needs?" What personal characteristics should the mentor focus upon? (Select all that apply.)