To adequately meet the spiritual needs of clients, the nurse should first
a. learn to be considerate and sensitive.
b. distinguish between his or her own spiritual needs and those of the client.
c. meet the client's spiritual needs.
d. offer to pray and read the bible with the client.
ANS: B
Nurses need to distinguish between their own spiritual orientation and needs and those of their clients. It is not appropriate to impose a spiritual ritual on a client that would be at odds with his or her spiritual beliefs. There should be some evidence from the client's conversation that praying or reading the bible with a client would be an acceptable support.
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