A woman is in the clinic for a checkup 4 weeks after elective surgical abortion and has the nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress related to discrepancy between religious beliefs and reproductive choices
Which statement by the patient indicates that goals for this diagnosis have been met?
A.
"I don't ever want to go through anything like that again."
B.
"I found out that my religion doesn't forbid birth control."
C.
"I talked to my minister and feel better about my choice."
D.
"I will be much more careful about contraception now."
ANS: C
Abortion is an emotional decision and often brings about distress from a religious perspective. When the patient can state that she feels better about her choice, goals for resolving this diagnosis are being met or have been met. The other statements do not indicate this level of resolution.
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