Spirituality
When might a patient or family members experience spiritual disruption?
During times of illness or death
Patients and family may question their spiritual beliefs and express feelings of anger or abandonment by God
The nurse is looking for ways to support their clients' religious beliefs while in the hospital. What action by the nurse demonstrates that they are honoring their clients' religious practices? Select all that apply
A) Consulting the imaging department regarding their client's ability to wear their cross to a scan
B) Consulting the dietician to ensure the patient who must fast on high holy days is receiving adequate nutritional intake
C) Asking closed-ended questions regarding their religious preferences
D) Encouraging family members to be involved in end of life care
A, B, & D
TRUE or FALSE
The nurse must self-reflect on how their own spiritual beliefs impact the care they provide their clients.
TRUE
What are some factors the nurse must consider when creating a patient-centered care plan?
1) Patient preferences
2) Cultural preferences
3) Spiritual preferences
4) Setting aside the nurse's own personal beliefs to create an understanding environment to honor the patient's preferences
TRUE or False
An atheist needs scientific proof that God exists
FALSE
Agnostic persons believe that God or other spiritual higher beings have not been proven to exist
Atheists do not believe in the existence of God or other spiritual higher beings