An abused client in the inpatient unit is recovering from injuries and asks to attend Mass at the hospital chapel. The nurse understands that it is important for the client to:
1. Find a distraction from the injuries.
2. Attend to spiritual needs in order to deal with what has happened.
3. Get back to a normal routine as soon as possible.
4. Show an interest in what is going on in the world.
2. Attend to spiritual needs in order to deal with what has happened.
Rationale:
The nurse understands the importance of spiritual support in the recovery process. The client may be struggling with questions or experiencing feelings of rage and grief. This is an important component of the process that will help the client move closer to the healing phase. The client may wish to attend Mass for the other reasons given, but the nurse knows that these are not as significant to the recovery process.
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