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A “map” that outlines essential beliefs, values, and codes of conduct into a manner of living
Many of the world’s religions hold common beliefs |
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A “journey” that takes place over time and involves the accumulation of life experiences and understanding
An attempt to find meaning, value, and purpose in life |
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| What are common beliefs of all religions? |
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Theology- theories r/t God
Sacred writings
Notion of created order or purpose
Definition of human being
Notion of sin
Explanation of the origin of evil
Conception of salvation or enlightenment
Doctrines about the human soul r/t death, judgment and eternal life
Purpose of human existence |
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| What is the nurse's role in spirituality? |
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Recognize and respect the different ways that patients understand religion and spirituality
Your primary goal is to support healing, not convert them to a different view
Recognize situations when patients experience spiritual distress
Referral to professionals with more specialized training |
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The nurse notes on the admission form that the client has indicated “no religious preference.” He understands that
a. The client does not follow the tenets of a specific faith
b. The client is in denial about his religious beliefs
c. The client does not believe in God or a “higher power”
d. The client will not want to pray or visit with the chaplain |
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Correct answer: A
While the client may not follow the rituals and customs ascribed to a certain religion, there is no data to suggest that the client does not believe in God or that he would not want to pray with the chaplain. |
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| our effort to make sense of our lives and purpose for being |
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| Includes our basic human need to achieve, create, and shape something of our life that will endure |
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Active love opens us up to joy; gives life meaning
Also the certainty of heartbreak with loss of loved one |
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| What are faith struggles? |
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common among people experiencing illness and significant loss: feelings of anger, guilt, self-judgment, and worthlessness.
Joys of faith exhibit a sense of self, as well as insight into their gifts and talents |
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| What are the spiritual beliefs and health? |
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Research suggests religion has a positive influence over physical and mental health
Research does not answer how or why religion affects health |
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| What should nurses do with spirituality/ |
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Gain self knowledge.
Be open to diverse thinking
Welcome challenging experience that allow for self growth
Take time to reflect on how your actions and biases affect the care of others
Spiritual care demands nonjudgmental
attitudes and open thinking |
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| What are barriers to spiritual care? |
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Lack of awareness of spirituality in general
Lack of awareness of your own spiritual belief system
Differences in spirituality between nurse and client
Fear that your knowledge base is insufficient
Fear of where spiritual discussions may lead |
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| What is a lack of spirituality in general? |
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| Nurses focus on the physical needs to the exclusion of spiritual needs. |
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| What is a lack of awareness of your own spiritual beliefs? |
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Are our religious beliefs and practices superior to all others?
This thinking limits the range of care you provide to the patient who believes differently.
Spiritual care demands nonjudgmental attitudes and an open manner of thinking that invites rather than excludes. |
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| What is difference in spirituality b/w nurse and client? |
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Be careful not to impose your beliefs on the patient or discount the importance of the patient’s beliefs and rituals.
If you have similar beliefs take care not to make false assumptions about his spiritual needs. |
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| What is the spiritual assessment? |
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Start the conversation (without being the expert and know the ‘fix’)
Avoid seeing the patient’s story through YOUR lens
Refer to recommended counselors for spiritual expertise
Seek to hear what is not communicated in words
Be empowered in your own spirituality. |
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| What are the tools of spiritual assessment? |
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JAREL Spiritual Well-Being Scale
SPIRIT Model- comprehensive spiritual assessment
HOPE-an open ended exploration of spiritual resources and concerns |
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| What are the levels of spiritual assessment? |
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Initial data is limited: church, clergy, emergency contact
Over time a trusting relationship evolves leading to more information |
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| What are the sources of information about spirituality? |
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Client and family interviews
Client environment
Client questions
Nonverbal communication |
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| What are the nursing diagnoses r/t spirituality? |
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Moral distress
Spiritual distress
Risk for spiritual distress
Readiness for enhanced spiritual well-being
Impaired Religiosity
Risk for Impaired Religiosity
Readiness for Enhanced Religiosity
Spiritual Pain (non-NANDA) |
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| What are the NIC standardized outcomes for interventions? |
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Anxiety level, comfortable death, comfort status, dignified life closure, hope, loneliness severity, personal resiliency, personal well being, quality of life, spiritual health, will to live
Ex: potential spiritual issues are assessed, identified, and explored.
Shares spiritual and religious concerns |
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| What are the prayer guidelines for nurses? |
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Ask how client prefers to address the Divine
Ask client if any rituals or religious items are needed before prayer
Always feel free to pray or not to
Do not be compulsive about praying or avoiding prayer
Know there are appropriate times and places for prayer
When a client asks for prayer, know how to reply
Focus the prayer around the client’s request
Know prayers that are realistic
If composing prayer is difficult, use existing prayers from religious text
Include request for divine help involving health-care team
Thank client for being asked to participate in prayer |
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Would this statement by the nurse would be correct?
“We should pray to God that your cancer goes into remission.”
a. Yes
b. No |
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Correct answer: B
The nurse should not be stating the intent of the prayer session. The client should do that. |
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