A nurse is preparing a client's room to accommodate a visit from a spiritual counselor. Which of the following is a recommended practice?
A) Dim or turn off the lights.
B) Place a candle on the bedside table.
C) Remove any unnecessary equipment.
D) Place a cross on the bedside table.
Ans: C
Preparations of the client's room for the visit may vary, but the following are generally recommended practices: the room should be orderly and free of unnecessary equipment and items; there should be a seat for the religious counselor at the bedside or near the client so that both can be comfortable; the bedside table should be free of items and covered with a clean, white cover if a sacrament is to be administered; and the bed curtains should be drawn for privacy if the client can't be moved to a more private setting.
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