Which intervention best demonstrates that the nurse understands the spiritual needs of a termi-nally ill client?
a. Arranging care so that the client's prayer time is not interrupted
b. Assuming the responsibility of notifying the hospital chaplain of the client's admis-sion
c. Providing the client with the schedule of religious services offered in the chapel
d. Suggesting that the family attend worship services with the client whenever possible
ANS: A
Private time for prayer, meditation, and reflection may be needed. Nurses may neglect to explore this issue with elders because religion and spirituality may not seem a high priority. The client should be assured that religious longings and rituals are important and that opportunities will be made and respected. The nurse should never assume a client's desire or need to see clergy or to have family accompany him or her to services, and should respond only when asked to.
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