The Nurse and Client Have Spent Several Minutes Praying Together

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse and client have spent several minutes praying together that the client's upcoming surgery will be successful.What action should the nurse take at this point?

• A)Gently tell the client that the nurse must take care of other duties.
• B)Smile and pat the client and silently leave the room.
• C)Stay with the client until the emotion evoked by the prayer dissipates.
• D)Ask the client if there is anything else the nurse can do.

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