A psychiatric–mental health nurse has explained some of the potential benefits of meditation to a patient who has an anxiety disorder. What ethical consideration should the nurse attend to before conducting this intervention?
A) Ensuring that the practice is compatible with the client's spiritual belief system
B) Obtaining written, informed consent from the client before conducting the intervention
C) Carefully explaining the potential risks of meditation to the client
D) Providing literature to the client that outlines the evidence for the practice
Ans: A
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Ethically, nurses have an obligation to explain the philosophical foundations underlying various CAM therapies. This is necessary for clients to be fully informed about the treatment. The philosophical underpinnings of the treatment should be compatible with the client's own spiritual beliefs. Informed consent is not normally necessary and there are not appreciable risks associated with meditation. Providing evidence may or may not be beneficial to the client.
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