A Patient Is Considering a Life-Saving Procedure That Is Not

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient is considering a life-saving procedure that is not accepted by his faith community. What nursing diagnosis is a priority as the nurse plans care?

• A) Spiritual distress
• B) Impaired religiosity
• C) Moral distress
• D) Decisional conflict

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Definitions:

Dry

indicates a lack of moisture or water content.

Uncompacted Clay

Clay that has not been compressed, retaining a high water content and low strength.

Unsaturated Zone

The layer of ground above the water table where soil and rock particles are not fully saturated with water.

Saturated Zone

The layer of an aquifer in which all the pores and rock fractures are filled with water.