The nurse is working with a child whose religious beliefs differ from those of the general population. What should the nurse do to meet the specific spiritual needs of this child and family?
1. Ask, "What do you think caused the child's illness?"
2. Show respect while allowing time and privacy for religious rituals.
3. Identify healthcare practices forbidden by religious or spiritual beliefs.
4. Ask, "How do the child's and family's religious/spiritual beliefs impact their practices for health and illness?"
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Explanation:
1. This may be part of the spiritual assessment process.
2. Whenever possible the nurse should attempt to accommodate religious rituals and practices requested by the family.
3. This may be part of the spiritual assessment process.
4. This may be part of the spiritual assessment process.
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