Asked by Jhackie Villarreal on May 13, 2024

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To assess,evaluate,and support a patient's spirituality the best action a nurse should take includes:

A) recognizing that spirituality does not enhance therapeutic relationships.
B) performing a definitive spiritual assessment once because spirituality does not vary.
C) focusing the assessment on religious doctrine and faith.
D) remembering that spirituality is very subjective.

Spiritual Assessment

The process of understanding a person's spiritual beliefs, values, and practices to support their emotional and psychological well-being.

Spirituality

A broad concept involving the belief in something beyond oneself, which can involve religious beliefs, personal growth, or a connection to others and the world.

Therapeutic Relationships

A professional, empathetic relationship between a healthcare provider and patient, aimed at improving the patient's health and well-being.

  • Develop skills in performing spiritual assessments and providing individualized spiritual care.
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Yielle AlipioMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Remember that spirituality is very subjective and has different meanings for different people.You are able to gather an accurate assessment of your patients' spirituality when you take time to build therapeutic relationships with them.Conduct an ongoing spiritual assessment the entire time you care for a patient.Focus your assessment on aspects of spirituality most likely to be influenced by life experiences,events,and questions in the case of illness and hospitalization.