The nurse is assessing a patient's spirituality and observes the patient meditating before any treatments. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Document that the patient is not religious
b. Offer the patient a copy of the bible to read
c. Arrange for quiet time for the patient as needed
d. Limit the time patient can meditate before procedures
ANS: C
The nurse can best promote the patient's spirituality practices by arranging for the patient to be left alone when possible to meditate. Meditation is an exemplar of spirituality, not necessarily of the Christian faith. The bible is most often read by believers in the Christian faith. Meditation does not imply that the patient is not religious. Time for meditation should not be limited, whenever possible.
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