The newly hired nurse notices that co-workers routinely pray with clients and their families. The nurse has never been particularly religious or spiritual, and is unaccustomed to praying, but holds no strong feeling against prayer
What is the best strategy for the nurse to plan for such situations? A) Memorize two or three short, formal prayers to use when prayer is requested.
B) Arrange to have a co-worker substitute for the nurse in these prayer situations.
C) Try to ensure assignment to clients who are unlikely to request prayer.
D) Just stand silently at the bedside and let others in the room do the praying.
A
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