Question 1

The nurse is providing care to several clients.Which clients are most likely to request a vegetarian diet due to religious beliefs? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)Of the individuals listed, the Hindu and Seventh-Day Adventist clients are most likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs. The Jewish, Episcopalian, and Catholic clients may opt to abstain from certain types of food, but these clients are not likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs.
B)Of the individuals listed, the Hindu and Seventh-Day Adventist clients are most likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs. The Jewish, Episcopalian, and Catholic clients may opt to abstain from certain types of food, but these clients are not likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs.
C)Of the individuals listed, the Hindu and Seventh-Day Adventist clients are most likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs. The Jewish, Episcopalian, and Catholic clients may opt to abstain from certain types of food, but these clients are not likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs.
D)Hindus and Seventh-Day Adventists are likely to be vegetarian. The Jewish, Episcopalian, and Catholic religions may involve some degree of abstention from food, but such clients are not likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs.
E)Of the individuals listed, the Hindu and Seventh-Day Adventist clients are most likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs. The Jewish, Episcopalian, and Catholic clients may opt to abstain from certain types of food, but these clients are not likely to be vegetarian because of their religious beliefs.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is actively engaged in an organized religion.Based on this statement,the nurse knows that which of the following statements is most likely true?

Accepted Answer

The statement indicates that the client is actively engaged in an organized religion, which suggests that they may have connections with other individuals from the same religion who can offer support. This is the most likely statement based on the information provided. While it is possible that the client believes in the presence of only one god, this cannot be inferred from the statement. Similarly, while the client may live by the moral code of the Ten Commandments if they are a follower of Judaism or Christianity, this also cannot be inferred from the statement. Finally, while the client may require time set aside for prayer, this cannot be assumed based on the limited information provided.

Question 3

A client is abstaining from meat and dairy products during Lent and refuses to select these items when making meal choices.Which actions by the nurse support the client's nutritional and religious needs? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)The best interventions would be for the nurse to consult with a dietitian for food choices to meet the client's health and religious needs and ask the client what foods are typically consumed during this period of time. The nurse should not provide soy milk products as supplements because the client may not like them. The nurse should not ask the physician to talk about the restricted diet with the client. The nurse should also not provide protein powder supplements in the client's water pitcher.
B)The best interventions would be for the nurse to consult with a dietitian for food choices to meet the client's health and religious needs and ask the client what foods are typically consumed during this period of time. The nurse should not provide soy milk products as supplements because the client may not like them. The nurse should not ask the physician to talk about the restricted diet with the client. The nurse should also not provide protein powder supplements in the client's water pitcher.
C)The best interventions would be for the nurse to consult with a dietitian for food choices to meet the client's health and religious needs and ask the client what foods are typically consumed during this period of time. The nurse should not provide soy milk products as supplements because the client may not like them. The nurse should not ask the physician to talk about the restricted diet with the client. The nurse should also not provide protein powder supplements in the client's water pitcher.
D)The best interventions would be for the nurse to consult with a dietitian for food choices to meet the client's health and religious needs and ask the client what foods are typically consumed during this period of time. The nurse should not provide soy milk products as supplements because the client may not like them. The nurse should not ask the physician to talk about the restricted diet with the client. The nurse should also not provide protein powder supplements in the client's water pitcher.
E)The best interventions would be for the nurse to consult with a dietitian for food choices to meet the client's health and religious needs and ask the client what foods are typically consumed during this period of time. The nurse should not provide soy milk products as supplements because the client may not like them. The nurse should not ask the physician to talk about the restricted diet with the client. The nurse should also not provide protein powder supplements in the client's water pitcher.

Question 4

A client who is scheduled for surgery wants to continue to wear a religious medallion.Which actions by the nurse support the client's religious needs? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)The nurse should explain that the medallion can be safety pinned to the client's gown. This approach would ensure compliance with the client's religious needs as well as safety for any surgical intervention planned for the client. The nurse should also document that the medallion is being worn by the client. The nurse should not remove the medallion after anesthesia is provided. The nurse should not tell the client that the medallion will be lost if worn or confront the client by asking if the medallion is going to ensure successful surgery.
B)The nurse should explain that the medallion can be safety pinned to the client's gown. This approach would ensure compliance with the client's religious needs as well as safety for any surgical intervention planned for the client. The nurse should also document that the medallion is being worn by the client. The nurse should not remove the medallion after anesthesia is provided. The nurse should not tell the client that the medallion will be lost if worn or confront the client by asking if the medallion is going to ensure successful surgery.
C)The nurse should explain that the medallion can be safety pinned to the client's gown. This approach would ensure compliance with the client's religious needs as well as safety for any surgical intervention planned for the client. The nurse should also document that the medallion is being worn by the client. The nurse should not remove the medallion after anesthesia is provided. The nurse should not tell the client that the medallion will be lost if worn or confront the client by asking if the medallion is going to ensure successful surgery.
D)The nurse should explain that the medallion can be safety pinned to the client's gown. This approach would ensure compliance with the client's religious needs as well as safety for any surgical intervention planned for the client. The nurse should also document that the medallion is being worn by the client. The nurse should not remove the medallion after anesthesia is provided. The nurse should not tell the client that the medallion will be lost if worn or confront the client by asking if the medallion is going to ensure successful surgery.
E)The nurse should explain that the medallion can be safety pinned to the client's gown. This approach would ensure compliance with the client's religious needs as well as safety for any surgical intervention planned for the client. The nurse should also document that the medallion is being worn by the client. The nurse should not remove the medallion after anesthesia is provided. The nurse should not tell the client that the medallion will be lost if worn or confront the client by asking if the medallion is going to ensure successful surgery.

Question 5

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client from the hospital.Which actions by the client indicate that her religious needs were met during the hospitalization? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Requesting and attending religious services in the hospital chapel and thanking the nurse for contacting a priest to visit while hospitalized indicate that the client's religious needs were met during hospitalization. Asking for additional supplies to change dressings, refusing home care services, and asking whom to call if problems occur after surgery do not necessarily pertain to religious needs.

Question 6

A client requests that surgery be delayed for several days until after a period of Holy Days has concluded.Which action by the nurse supports this client's request?

Accepted Answer

The best choice is to communicate the client's request to the surgeon, as it respects the client's religious beliefs and allows the surgeon to make an informed decision about delaying the surgery. It is not appropriate to disregard the client's request or provide alternative forms of treatment without the surgeon's input. And it is not appropriate to question the client's decision or suggest they reconsider having the surgery altogether.

Question 7

The nurse is providing care to a Catholic client who describes herself as "extremely devout." Which treatment option is most likely to cause spiritual distress for this client?

Accepted Answer

As a Catholic client who describes herself as "extremely devout," elective termination of pregnancy is likely to cause spiritual distress for this client as it is against Catholic teachings. Blood transfusion for anemia, specialized cardiac diet, and below-the-knee amputation may not necessarily cause spiritual distress for a Catholic client.

Question 8

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a devout Muslim client.Which intervention should the nurse anticipate being a priority for this client?

Accepted Answer

Prayer is an important component of the Muslim faith and is required five times a day, at specific times. Interruption or delay in prayer can cause anxiety, distress, and discomfort for a devout Muslim client. Therefore, the priority intervention for this client would be to ensure they are able to participate in prayer at specific times without interruption.

Question 9

While helping a client with the evening meal,the nurse observes the client close his eyes,bow his head,and murmur words of thanks and praise.What should this behavior suggest to the nurse?

Accepted Answer

The behavior suggests that the client was praying before eating, expressing gratitude and praise.

Quiz 30: Spirituality