A patient becomes hostile or uncomfortable when discussing religion and spirituality with the nurse. The nurse's best intervention is to
a. press him for details about why he is so hostile or uncomfortable.
b. offer to pray for him.
c. ask him if he would like you to call a specific religious leader.
d. record that the patient is uncomfortable with such issues, and move on to another topic.
D
If a patient is resistant to talking about religious or spiritual issues, do not force the conversation. Instead, focus on the patient's support system only. Avoid a debate on the merits of religion and do not try to convince the patient of your views. Options "b" and "c" are being coercive of your own views. The best intervention is to record that the patient is uncomfortable with such issues, and move on to another topic.
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