Which nursing action exemplifies presence?
1. Calling the patient's spiritual counselor
2. Praying with the patient
3. Ensuring that family can visit at any time
4. Communicating a willingness to care, to listen, and to be available to the patient
Correct Answer: 4
The nurse provides presence by communicating a willingness to care, to listen, and to be available to the patient. The nurse can support the patient's religious practices by calling the patient's spiritual counselor. The nurse's responsibility is to ensure privacy and a quiet environment for patients who may choose to participate in private prayer or want group prayer with family, friends, or a spiritual counselor. It is not always possible for family to have unlimited opportunity to visit.
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