Which of these terms describes an individual's desire to find meaning and purpose in life, pain, and death?
a. religion c. spiritual care
b. religious support d. spiritual need
D
To provide holistic care, nurses must recognize the spiritual dimension of every client and help the client to meet spiritual needs (the desire to find meaning and purpose in life, pain, and death). Spiritual care (recognition of spiritual needs and assistance given in meeting them) of clients is important for nurses to consider as they enable clients to identify and use their spiritual beliefs to cope with health crises.
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a. Mild difficulty in focusing b. Mild difficulty in handling social situations c. Hurting himself or others d. Serious impairment in social and occupational functioning
Which of the following would be considered a demographic variable?
a. Heart rate b. Oral temperature c. Pain intensity d. Socioeconomic status
Which stage of grief usually resolves after approximately 2 weeks to 4 months?
a. Disorientation b. Shock and numbness c. Reorganization d. Searching and yearning
Which action should a nurse take before working with homeless clients?
a. Change personal views about homelessness. b. Understand the concepts of homelessness. c. Receive special training about where to locate homeless people. d. Have experience in mental health nursing and counseling.