The Client Confides in the Nurse That She Is Drawn

question 5

Multiple Choice

The client confides in the nurse that she is drawn to complementary and alternative medicine because it promotes the "whole person." The client would like spirituality and prayer included in her plan of care. What is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "I think your spiritual concerns are best left up to you and your minister."
• B) "We usually do not pray with clients; is there something you are worried about?"
• C) "We will include spirituality in your plan. Would you like to say a prayer?"
• D) "What exactly do you mean by spirituality and prayer?"

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Definitions:

Consensus Crimes

Crimes that are universally condemned by society, such as murder or theft, and seen as inherently wrong.

Criminals

Persons who engage in activities that breach legal codes and are thus subject to judicial indictment and punishment; this definition reiterates their adversarial role against societal norms and laws.

Prison

An institution for the confinement and rehabilitation of individuals who have been convicted of crimes.

Social Constructionism

Social constructionism is a theory in sociology and psychology that suggests knowledge, reality, and meaning are constructed through social interactions and cultural norms.