The nurse is caring for a patient of the Muslim faith who prays ritually several times daily. The patient tells the nurse, "I don't know how I can possibly pray using my prayer rugs here in the hospital." What is the nurse's best response?
1. "Prayer is an important part of healing for every patient. I will make sure you can have your prayer rugs here in the hospital."
2. "Prayer using a prayer rug is not usually encouraged in the hospital. I will ask my nursing supervisor about your request."
3. "I understand that this ritual is important to you. I will do my best to make sure you have your prayer rugs here in the hospital."
4. "I understand that this ritual is important to you. While prayer using a prayer rug is not encouraged in the hospital, I will see what I can do."
Answer: 3
Explanation: Nurses can promote an individual's religious rituals by making sure that the patient has the items necessary for the ritual. While prayer is important to this individual, prayer is not a part of healing for all patients. Prayer using a prayer rug is not discouraged in the hospital; rather, nurses must encourage patients to continue in their spiritual rituals in order to continue in the healing process.
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