What statement or question is useful for a nurse if a client asks the nurse to pray with him or her?
A) "I'm sorry, I am just too busy."
B) "How would you like us to pray?"
C) "You will have to talk to your minister."
D) "Why would you want me to do that?"
Ans: B
Clients accustomed to regular periods of prayer but who feel too ill to pray may ask the nurse to pray with them. Because there are many forms of prayer, the nurse can take the lead by asking "How would you like us to pray?"
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