The nurse is assessing a client with depression. Which of the following questions will be most helpful in determining if the client has spiritual needs?
A) "How is religion or spirituality important to you in this illness?"
B) "Do you attend church regularly?"
C) "Would you like to discuss your religious beliefs?"
D) "What religious rituals are important to you?"
Ans: A
Feedback:
Acknowledging the spiritual lives of clients may involve asking about that aspect of their lives when taking a history. Some practitioners suggest four simple questions that might be asked of seriously ill clients: (1) Is faith (religion, spirituality) important to you in this illness? (2) Has faith been important to you at other times in your life? (3) Do you have someone to talk to about religious matters? (4) Would you like to explore religious matters with someone? Of the listed options, the question, "How is religion or spirituality important to you in this illness?" is most open-ended and most likely to elicit meaningful insights.
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