A Resident in a Nursing Home Insists That a Priest

question 7

Multiple Choice

A resident in a nursing home insists that a priest hear his confession.The resident is very anxious,and the nursing home does not have a Roman Catholic chaplain.Which intervention should the nurse implement?

• A) An Episcopal priest is coming to visit the home this evening. Arrange an appointment with her for the resident.
• B) Report the resident's change in behavior in detail so that the attending physician can appropriately prescribe medication.
• C) Refer the resident to the staff psychologist to address the underlying cause of the patient's anxiety.
• D) Look in the local telephone book for a Roman Catholic Church, and ask the priest to visit the resident.

---

Definitions:

Social Movements

Collective, organized efforts aimed at promoting or resisting change in society, often driven by a common interest or goal.

Family Policies

Government measures aimed at promoting the well-being of families through support and regulation.

Myths

Traditional stories or legends, often rooted in a culture's history, that serve to explain a phenomenon of nature, the origin of humanity, or customs.

Marriage

A socially approved mating relationship.