An older adult client who is very sick but very spiritual and has a deep faith asks the nurse to say a prayer for her. The nurse, who is not very comfortable praying out loud, wants to honor the client's request. What would be the best action by the nurse?
a. Tell the client she is busy at the moment and hope the client will forget
b. Tell the client that she is not comfortable praying out loud
c. Read a passage from the Bible to the client
d. Inform the client that she will try to get another nurse to pray with her
Answer: c. Read a passage from the Bible to the client
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