Maria Hernandez, 76 years old, recently sustained a left hip fracture and dislocation while gardening in her yard. She underwent left total hip replacement surgery and is recovering on the orthopedic unit
Maria tells the nurse she is upset and does not feel at peace because she has been unable to attend church as a result of the injury. What is the best response by the nurse?
a. Encourage her to read a book, magazine, or newspaper
b. Suggest that she watch television to keep her mind distracted
c. Offer to call the hospital's chaplain or cler-gyman to come pray with her
d. Tell her to sleep so that her body can heal and return to a state of peacefulness
C
Calling the hospital's chaplain or clergyman to pray with her would help meet Maria's spiritual needs and aid in her recovery and healing. Responses A and B are distractions and do not resolve the patient's underlying spiritual need. Sleep is an important component of recovery, but it does not replace the power of spirituality, so response D is incorrect.
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