A psychiatric–mental health nurse is aware that spiritually based interventions must be carefully matched with individual clients. For which of the following clients would spiritual interventions be most appropriate?
A) A client who has a difficult relationship with her parents and who has indicated a willingness to seek change
B) A client who believes God is speaking to him in an audible voice throughout the day
C) A client with a diagnosis of schizophrenia who believes he is all-powerful
D) A client with postpartum depression who believes her children are in danger of becoming possessed by demons
Ans: A
Feedback:
Nurses must use caution when approaching the subject of spirituality or religion with clients whose severe illnesses have a strong religious overtones. Spiritual intervention and exploration can be relied on more readily in clients with moderate anxiety and depression, self-esteem problems, adjustment difficulties, and interpersonal, family, or marital problems.
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