An older client who is hospitalized for a chronic health problem places a picture of a saint and a Bible on the bedside stand. What should the nurse recognize about these items? (Select all that apply.)
1. They are used to fill the void of loneliness.
2. They serve as a source of strength for the client.
3. They are to be respected as property of the client.
4. They indicate that the client's health status is dire.
5. They are to be respected as a part of the client's views.
Answer: 2, 3, 5
With aging, spirituality and transcendence are sources of strength when faced with inevitable changes and loss. Many older adults openly express their spiritual beliefs with pictures, bibles, and religious items such as rosaries or crucifixes. It is very important for health care providers to respect the older adult's views and take proper care of these items if the older adult is not able to do so.
1. Items of spirituality and transcendence are not used to fill the void of loneliness.
2. With aging, spirituality and transcendence are sources of strength when faced with inevitable changes and loss. These spiritual beliefs may be expressed with pictures and Bibles.
3. It is very important for health care providers to respect the older adult's items.
4. Items of spirituality and transcendence do not indicate that the client's health status is dire.
5. It is very important for health care providers to respect the older adult's views.
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