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What must a nurse understand to effectively intervene in the spiritual needs of others?
What must a nurse understand to effectively intervene in the spiritual needs of others?
- The religious background of the patient
- The effectiveness of spiritual care practices
- His or her own spirituality (correct)
- The patient's medical history
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of spiritual distress?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of spiritual distress?
- Questioning one's relationship with God
- Refusing to participate in usual religious practices
- Feeling at peace with life (correct)
- Expressing anger toward God
In addressing spiritual distress, what might indicate the need for referral to a trained spiritual advisor?
In addressing spiritual distress, what might indicate the need for referral to a trained spiritual advisor?
- The patient is asking for more information about their illness.
- The patient is seeking help outside usual spiritual support. (correct)
- The patient is expressing guilt feelings.
- The patient is requesting to talk about medical treatments.
What should a nurse do if they are unable to provide appropriate spiritual care for a patient?
What should a nurse do if they are unable to provide appropriate spiritual care for a patient?
Which of the following statements regarding the nurse's role in spiritual care is accurate?
Which of the following statements regarding the nurse's role in spiritual care is accurate?
What was the historical perception of spiritual care in nursing prior to the holistic health movement?
What was the historical perception of spiritual care in nursing prior to the holistic health movement?
What role does a nurse play in the determination of a patient's spiritual needs?
What role does a nurse play in the determination of a patient's spiritual needs?
Which of the following does NOT reflect a principle of spiritual intervention for nurses?
Which of the following does NOT reflect a principle of spiritual intervention for nurses?
In what situation should a nurse seek outside spiritual or ministerial counseling?
In what situation should a nurse seek outside spiritual or ministerial counseling?
What is a key quality that a nurse must possess to provide effective spiritual care?
What is a key quality that a nurse must possess to provide effective spiritual care?
What should nurses encourage patients to express related to their spiritual beliefs?
What should nurses encourage patients to express related to their spiritual beliefs?
What does Florence Nightingale emphasize regarding the role of a nurse?
What does Florence Nightingale emphasize regarding the role of a nurse?
Which of the following is a challenge a nurse may face when providing spiritual care?
Which of the following is a challenge a nurse may face when providing spiritual care?
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Spiritual Care: The Nurse's Role
- Spiritual care, historically, was not recognized as part of nursing practices.
- The holistic health movement and the concept of holistic nursing have led to the recognition of spiritual needs assessment and care as legitimate nursing activities.
- Nurses and pastoral care providers can collaborate to evaluate spiritual needs and support comprehensive spiritual care plans.
- While not all nurses are comfortable providing spiritual care, they are urged to be sensitive to patients' spiritual needs.
- Nurses should respect and understand patients' religious beliefs and practices, even if different from their own.
- Nurses can offer spiritual support, assisting patients within their understanding or expertise, but should seek outside spiritual or ministerial counseling when necessary.
- Every individual's spirituality is unique, making a procedural approach to spiritual care ineffective.
- Before providing spiritual care, a nurse should understand their own spirituality or relationship with God.
- Spiritual distress, a common experience for ill individuals, is a challenge for nurses to address.
- Spiritual distress can manifest in various ways, including questioning one's relationship with God, guilt feelings, and somatic symptoms.
- Individuals experiencing spiritual distress may question life's meaning, feel anger towards God, and refuse religious practices.
- A nurse does not require religious training to meet the needs of a patient experiencing spiritual distress.
- The nurse should determine whether they can provide spiritual care or if a chaplain or minister from the patient's denomination should be involved.
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