Even in a high acuity situation, a nurse can assess the spiritual needs of a client. Which of the following questions is appropriate for the older adult admitted to the intensive care unit for sepsis?
A) "Do you attend church services?"
B) "Is there a spiritual leader we can call for you?"
C) "What are your beliefs about death?"
D) "What religion are you?"
Ans: B
Asking about religion is less important than asking about spirituality, and while the nurse in the intensive care unit may not be able to complete a full spirituality assessment, they can obtain support for the client. Asking about death beliefs may be appropriate in a full spiritual assessment, but not for the high acuity client.
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