A nurse is evaluating a patient's spiritual care. Which areas will the nurse include in the evaluation process? (Select all that apply.)
a. Review the patient's view of the purpose in life.
b. Ask whether the patient's expectations were met.
c. Discuss with family and friends the patient's connectedness.
d. Review the patient's self-perception regarding spiritual health.
e. Impress on the patient that spiritual health is permanent once obtained.
ANS: A, B, C, D
In evaluating care include a review of the patient's self-perception regarding spiritual health, the patient's view of his or her purpose in life, discussion with the family and friends about connectedness, and determining whether the patient's expectations were met. Attainment of spiritual health is a lifelong goal; it is not permanent once obtained.
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