It Is Appropriate to Pray with a Patient When

question 11

Multiple Choice

It is appropriate to pray with a patient when

• A) the nurse is of the same religion as the patient.
• B) the patient requests it, the nurse feels comfortable with the request, and it will benefit the patient.
• C) the patient is dying.
• D) no one else is available to pray with the patient.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

An attitude of total acceptance toward another person regardless of their actions or feelings.

Person-Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of an individual's subjective experience and the therapist's unconditional positive regard toward the client.

Incongruence

A state in which there is a mismatch between one's experiences and self-image or between one's self-image and ideal self.

Self-Concept

An individual's understanding and belief about themselves, encompassing self-esteem, self-knowledge, and the perception of one's traits and abilities.