When preparing for a spiritual counselor to visit a hospitalized client, the nurse should:
a. ensure that the counselor is approved by the hospital administration.
b. take measures to ensure privacy during the counselor's visit.
c. ask the spiritual counselor to summarize the visit in the client's medical record.
d. ask to be present during the visit in order to explain any medical information or answer questions about the client's care.
Ans: b. take measures to ensure privacy during the counselor's visit.
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