Spiritual distress has been identified in a patient who has been diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which interventions will the nurse add to the care plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Offer to pray with the patient.
b. Avoid time with the support group.
c. Have the patient avoid church attendance.
d. Develop activities to heal body, mind, and spirit.
e. Teach relaxation, guided imagery, and meditation.
ANS: A, D, E
Interventions that are appropriate for spiritual distress include (1) helping the patient develop/identify activities to heal body, mind, and spirit; (2) offering to pray with the patient; and (3) teaching relaxation, guided imagery, and medication. Attendance at church should be encouraged as well as spending time with a support group.
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