Exam 16: Spirituality

Which statement made by the student nurse to a Jehovah's Witness patient indicates a need for further learning?

What are some activities nurses can do to gain a broader view of spirituality? Select all that apply.

Which type of medicine do those of the Hindu faith typically practice?

A patient of Orthodox Jewish faith is admitted to the hospital with heart failure on Yom Kippur.The physician prescribes digoxin 0.25 mg to be given orally for this patient.Based on the patient's religious affiliation,which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Which question is most important to ask of a newly admitted patient to effectively incorporate spiritual care in the nursing care plan?

Over the past few centuries,nurses have placed less attention on spiritual care primarily because:

The nurse is working in a pediatric intensive care unit.A young couple has just been informed that their 6-year-old son has died after being in the unit for 1 month.The couple is grief stricken and says to the nurse,"We can't believe this has happened.He was too young.God is watching over him.Do you believe in God?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

What are some possible barrier(s)for nurses in providing spiritual care? Select all that apply.

A patient tells the nurse,"I feel that God has abandoned me.I am so angry that I can't even pray." The patient refuses to see his minister when he calls.Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient?

The nurse is speaking with a 40-year-old woman at a fund-raiser.The woman states,"I have never had a mammogram.I am a Buddhist and I believe if I get cancer,then that is what my fate will be." What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

What is the most effective action for the nurse to take when delivering spiritual care to a patient of the same religion as the nurse?

Which special consideration may the nurse need to make when caring for a female Rastafarian patient?

The nurse is caring for a patient in the hospital.The patient states,"No matter what happens to me,I believe my path is already predetermined.Nothing is going to change my destiny." This patient is most likely exhibiting:

A student nurse is preparing a Mormon female for surgery.Which statement made or question asked by the nurse indicates an understanding of the patient's religious practices or beliefs?

A patient has a nursing diagnosis of Noncompliance with medication regimen related to a belief that God will heal her and that it would show a lack of faith to take the medications.The nurse and a clergyman have spent some time discussing spiritual and treatment issues with the patient.Which of the following statements made by the patient would indicate that progress is being made toward achieving compliance with healthcare therapy? Select all that apply.

What is meant by the nurse's being "present" with a patient? Select all that apply.

The nurse is asking the patient reflective,clarifying questions to help the patient make a list of what is important and unimportant in life and the time commitment for each.Which standardized (NIC)nursing intervention does this action implement?

The nurse is a Christian.She is caring for a Jewish patient who has asked her to offer a prayer at the bedside.The nurse feels comfortable doing so.Which of the following actions by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a patient recently diagnosed with cancer.The patient states,"I really never believed in a god or followed any religion.Should I do something now?" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

A female patient tells the charge nurse that she does not want a male nurse caring for her.Which intervention by the charge nurse is best?