What Is the Best Statement by a Nurse Who Is

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the best statement by a nurse who is assessing the spiritual needs of a 76-year-old patient who was just admitted to the nursing unit with terminal cancer of the liver?

• A)"I notice you have a Bible.Is that a source of spiritual strength to you?"
• B)"What do you believe happens to your spirit when you die?"
• C)"We would allow members of your church to visit you whenever you desire."
• D)"Has your terminal condition made you lose your faith or beliefs?"

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the passage of substances in and out of cells.

Pseudo-Unipolar Neurons

Neurons that have a single process extending from the cell body which divides into two branches: one connected to dendrites that receive sensory information and another to the spinal cord.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (e.g., touch, sound, pain) from the body to the central nervous system.

Gray Matter

A part of the brain and spinal cord made primarily of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, playing a key role in processing and regulating neural signals.