A nurse is employed as a faith community nurse. Which of the following elements of practice should be considered at all times?
a. Confidentiality
b. Personal faith
c. Health care needs
d. Fellowship
ANS: A
Confidentiality is of the utmost importance in faith community nursing practice. The faith com-munity nurse values client confidentiality, but at the same time delicately assists the client and client's family at the appropriate time to "share" concerns with pastoral staff or fellow congre-gants. Personal faith, health care needs, and fellowship are addressed as the nurse maintains cli-ent confidentiality.
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