The statements by a client that would give the nurse information that pertains to spiritual assessment
include (more than one answer may be correct)
A. "I think I can trust the doctor to prescribe enough medication to keep me comfortable in the
days to come.".
B. "I have prepared advance directives to spare my children the need to make difficult decisions.".
C. "I plan to use these last weeks to experience the process of dying as fully as I experienced the
richness of living.".
D. "I find that listening to hymns helps deepen my relaxation and the relief I get from my pain
medication.".
C, D
Rationale: Option C suggests the individual will find meaning in the process of dying as he or she
has found growth potential in all life's events. This equates to the motif identified as "quest." Option
D identifies an activity that connects the client to his or her beliefs and is helpful in calming
anxieties. The other options are not as directly related to spiritual aspects.
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