A terminally ill patient tells the nurse that he hates being in the hospital because he is separated from the things that provides him with strength and support during this difficult time. Which of the following can the nurse do to support this patient?

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The patient is telling the nurse that hospitalization separates him from things that provide him with strength and support. The nurse needs to find out what these things are and offer to supply him with the same or similar items. These items help the patient cope and should not be ignored. Telling the patient that he will be going home in a few days and that he will have to wait is not appropriate to support the patient's spiritual needs. Offering to pray with the patient or calling for a clergy member to visit him may or may not be appropriate.

A Terminally Ill Patient Tells the Nurse That He Hates