Question

During the assessment of a patient, the nurse learns that the patient is a spiritual person and follows a particular religion. Which statements describe the implications of spirituality on the nursing care for this patient? Select all that apply.

a. It may challenge and interfere with medical treatment.

b. It may help the patient discern the meaning of a health crisis.

c. It may result in decreased compliance with treatment regimens.

d. It may take longer for the patient to make health care decisions.

e. It may require the nurse to allow time for rituals between treatments.

Answer 1

Spirituality may challenge and interfere with medical treatment and help positively to make effective helthcare decisions.

Spirituality may help the patient discern giving the real meaning of a health crisis, illness and other conditions of life.

sprituality may require the nurse to allow time for rituals between treatments.

These above are implications of spirituality on the nursing care for this patient who is spiritual person and follows a particular religion.