The Nurse,caring for a Comatose Muslim Client Who Is Dying,realizes

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse,caring for a comatose Muslim client who is dying,realizes that from a cultural standpoint,the most therapeutic intervention is to:

• A) Facilitate the client's peaceful,pain-controlled death
• B) Become familiar with Muslim death and dying traditions
• C) Approach the family to identify and discuss any needs that exist
• D) Arrange for a private room so the family can grieve traditionally

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Definitions:

Delusions

Firmly held beliefs or convictions that are contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder.

Hallucinations

Perceptual experiences that occur without an external stimulus, often vivid and clear, with the full force and impact of normal perceptions.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by abnormal behavior, strange speech, and a decreased ability to understand reality.

Psychotic Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often including symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.