A 55-year-old patient undergoing treatment for advanced cancer expresses feelings of despair and questions the meaning of their illness. The patient identifies as a member of a specific religious community and mentions that they have not been able to participate in their spiritual practices or attend services recently. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to support the patient's spiritual needs?

Suggest the patient read religious texts available in the hospital library to find comfort.

Encourage the patient to focus solely on their medical treatment and not dwell on spiritual concerns.

Arrange for a spiritual advisor from the patient's religious community to visit and provide support.

Instruct the patient to practice meditation as a substitute for their usual spiritual practices.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Suggesting the patient read religious texts may provide some comfort but does not address the need for personal and communal spiritual support.

B. Encouraging the patient to focus solely on medical treatment neglects the importance of addressing the patient's emotional and spiritual needs, which are crucial for overall well-being.

C. Arranging for a spiritual advisor to visit is the most appropriate action as it directly addresses the patient’s spiritual needs and provides support from someone familiar with their religious practices.

D. Instructing the patient to practice meditation may not align with the patient’s specific religious practices and does not address the need for community-based spiritual support.

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Correct Answer is ["C","D","E"]

Explanation

A. Telling the client she should leave is not supportive and may not be appropriate; decisions about leaving should be made by the client.

B. Helping the client get her partner into a treatment program is not within the nurse's immediate role and does not address the client’s immediate safety needs.

C. Helping the client to develop a safety plan and providing emergency contact information is crucial for the client’s immediate safety and is an appropriate intervention.

D. Assisting the client to explore resources such as shelters and legal protection supports her in making informed decisions and accessing necessary help.

E. Communicating acceptance of the client's decision and avoiding blame helps build trust and ensures the client feels supported in a non-judgmental environment.

A. Provides outreach to a faith community with referrals to the primary care providers B. Uses the congregation's tenets and beliefs to administer care C. Demonstrates a knowledge of the community's faith beliefs D. Administers prescribed treatments to members within the faith community

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Provides outreach to a faith community with referrals is a role that can overlap with public health nursing, which often involves community outreach and education.

B. Uses the congregation's tenets and beliefs to administer care reflects the specialized role of a faith-based nurse who integrates faith principles into healthcare, distinct from general public health practice.

C. Demonstrates a knowledge of the community's faith beliefs is important but is not exclusive to the institutional-based faith community role.

D. Administers prescribed treatments is part of both roles but does not specifically distinguish the faith-based aspect of care.

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Correct Answer is B

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