He nurse is caring for a Catholic client who has suffered a massive cerebral hemorrhage and is not expected to survive
Which intervention is most appropriate?
A) Discuss the need to cremate the client, as burial is not accepted in this faith.
B) Make plans for the family to wash the body after death.
C) Contact a rabbi so that the client can participate in prayer.
D) Contact a priest to deliver the Sacrament of the Sick.
Answer: D
In the Catholic faith, it is common to receive the Sacrament of the Sick from a priest in order to receive spiritual strength and prepare for death. Contacting a rabbi would be appropriate for a Jewish client, and making plans for the family to wash the body is appropriate for the Muslim faith. Cremation is not preferred over burial in the Catholic faith.
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