A client who was raped tells the nurse that she is planning to have an abortion since she cannot raise a child that was conceived this way; however, abortion is against her religion
Which of the following should the nurse do to support this client? 1. Provide information on giving up children for adoption
2. Suggest she talk with her clergy
3. Ask the client what she needs to support her decision
4. Remind the client that abortion is killing and that's why it is against her religion
3. Ask the client what she needs to support her decision
Rationale:
The client's decision is to have an abortion even though it is against her religion. The best thing for the nurse to do is to ask the client what she needs to support her decision. The nurse should not provide information about adoption since the client is not planning on carrying the child to term. The nurse should not suggest she talk with clergy since the client did not ask to do so. The nurse should not remind the client that abortion is killing since this would not support the client's moral dilemma.
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