George Wilbur, age 73, is a patient recovering from coronary artery bypass surgery. The nurse notices that he seems depressed, and he is continuously asking, "Why is God doing this to me?" The best response by the nurse is
a. Call for a psychiatric consultation to screen Mr. Wilbur for depression
b. Ask Mr. Wilbur if he has any specific spiritual needs to be addressed
c. Reassure Mr. Wilbur that he did nothing wrong and everything is okay
d. Tell Mr. Wilbur that sadness usually occurs after undergoing heart surgery
B
Feelings of sadness or depression and comments of despair are expressions of unmet spiritual needs or spiritual distress. Response A might be considered after the nurse addresses any unmet spiritual needs. Responses C and D are incorrect.
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