Asked by Nicole Khosravi on Jul 02, 2024
In caring for the patient's spiritual needs,what should the nurse understand?
A) Establishing presence is part of the art of nursing.
B) Presence involves "doing for" the patient.
C) A caring presence involves listening to the patient's wishes only.
D) The nurse must use her expertise to make decisions for the patient.
Spiritual Needs
The aspect of healthcare that recognizes and addresses the emotional and existential needs related to belief systems, faith, or religion.
Establishing Presence
The act of making oneself known or recognized in a particular space or situation.
Art of Nursing
The aspect of nursing that goes beyond the application of scientific knowledge and includes intuitive understanding, empathy, and the ability to connect with patients on a personal level.
- Build up skills in effective communication for discussing patients' spiritual beliefs in a sensitive and supportive manner.
- Examine and assist with the spiritual demands of patients as an aspect of all-encompassing patient care.
Learning Objectives
- Build up skills in effective communication for discussing patients' spiritual beliefs in a sensitive and supportive manner.
- Examine and assist with the spiritual demands of patients as an aspect of all-encompassing patient care.