The Nurse, Caring for a Terminally Ill Patient, Is Having

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse, caring for a terminally ill patient, is having difficulty with the patient's belief in God and faith for healing. Which of the following can the nurse do to support this patient's spiritual beliefs?

• A) Become familiar with her own spirituality first
• B) Contact a member of the clergy to talk with the patient
• C) Tell the patient that faith in God is fine but that ultimately, medical care is what will heal the patient
• D) Nothing, since the patient is in denial

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