Chapter 35: Spiritual Health

RN makes a connection w/ pt when providing spiritual care. Which type of connection did RN experience?

RN is caring for a pt who is agnostic. Which info should the RN consider when planning care for pt belief system?

A nurse is providing spiritual care to a group of pts. Which health practice aligns with Judaism?

What should the nurse do?

A nurse is providing spiritual care to a group of pts. Which health practice aligns with Mormonism?

RN caring for a terminally ill pt sits down and lightly touches the pt's hand. Which technique is the RN using?

A nurse is providing spiritual care to a group of pts. Which health practice aligns with Islam?

RN is evaluating a pt's spiritual care. Which areas will the RN include in the evaluation process?

A nurse is providing spiritual care to a group of pts. Which health practice aligns with Hinduism?

Which response by the nurse is best?

Which method is the nurse using?

A nurse is providing spiritual care to patients. Which action is essential for the nurse to take?

Which patient comment should the nurse identify as a demonstration of faith?

RN is caring for an Islamic pt who wants to pray. Which intervention is most appropriate?

A nurse is caring for a Roman Catholic patient. Which action will the nurse plan time for?

RN is caring for a pt with a chronic illness who is having conflicts with beliefs.

A co-worker asks the RN to explain spirituality. What is the RN's best response?

Pt is admitted w/ DX of chronic anxiety. Which action is most appropriate for RN to take when providing holistic care?

A nurse is providing spiritual care to a group of pts. Which health practice aligns with Buddhism?

RN is teaching pt how to meditate. Which behavior presented by the pt indicates effective learning?

RN is admitting a pt to the hospital. Pt claims to be very spiritual but does not practice any specific religion.

The nurse is caring for a group of patients. Which patient will the nurse see first?

A male pt in stable condition is in the ICU & is asking to see his spouse & 2 daughters.

RN & pt have the same religious affiliations. Which action will the RN take to support the pt spiritually?