A patient who practices Buddhism tells the nurse, "My pain is the result of things I have done in the past." The nurse, who wishes to be supportive, should respond
a. "Are you saying you have been a bad person?"
b. "This understanding helps give meaning to your pain."
c. "Perhaps you could ask God to help you bear the pain."
d. "Pain can be an enlightening experience."
ANS: B
Buddhists believe pain and suffering are due to actions in this or a past life. The correct option accepts the patient's belief. The statement, "Are you saying you have been a bad person?" is probing. Encouraging a patient who practices Buddhism to ask God to help them bear the pain is inappropriate, because Buddhists do not believe in God. Enlightenment has a specific meaning to Buddhists; it refers to finding the truth of existence and should not be used as a general term.
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