The client is a 68-year-old woman dying of breast cancer who is in severe pain. She refuses pain medication. She states that she didn't believe in God for most of her life
She now be-lieves and feels that by suffering with this pain, she can make up for all the years of not be-lieving. What is the nurse's best response or action? A. Respect the client's wishes.
B. Offer to pray with the client.
C. Explain the situation to the hospital chaplain.
D. Contact another person with breast cancer and ask her to visit the client.
C
The majority of religions do not advocate physical suffering as being pleasing to God. Even if the hospital chaplain is not of the same religious faith as the client, he or she can provide assurance that acceptance of pain relief measures will not reduce God's love. Additionally, the experienced chaplain may be able to contact a person the client believes to be a credible theologian or provide a theologic source for the position of accepting pain relief measures.
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