A patient has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease. The patient has cried often throughout the day and finally confides in the nurse that "I am going home to be with my Lord." The nurse's best response is
a. "There is no reason to believe the end is near."
b. "Do you want me to call your family?"
c. "We have a wonderful chaplain if you'd like me to call him."
d. "I think this is the time for us to pray together."
C
It is important for the nurse to acknowledge the spiritual dimension of a person and support spiritual expression and growth while addressing spirituality as a component in holistic care without imposing upon the patient. Because the patient has made reference to the Lord, the nurse can safely offer religion-oriented spiritual care. Telling the patient there is no reason to believe that death is near does not help the patient work through emotions. Asking about calling the family is a yes/no question and is not therapeutic. The nurse is assuming too much by saying it is time to pray.
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