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Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition

Chapter 35: Spiritual Health


Answer Key - Review Questions and Rationales
1. Answer: 2.
The nurse demonstrates presence in this situation by establishing a therapeutic
relationship and being with the mother during a particularly stressful time.
2. Answer: 2.
Atheists do not believe in the existence of God.
3. Answer: 1.
Many people express their spirituality through their vocation, which can include
volunteer positions.
4. Answer: 1.
Hope refers to an energizing source that is oriented to future goals and outcomes. Faith
allows people to have firm beliefs despite lack of physical evidence; in this situation the
patient is energized by the future and has hope that it will be positive despite her heart
failure.
5. Answer: 2.
Feelings of connectedness are important for the older adult; this statement indicates that
this woman is having difficulty staying connected with her children, who are potentially
an important resource for the woman.
6. Answer: 1, 5.
Praying with patients and mobilizing the patients hope create a healing relationship.
7. Answer: 3.
A quiet environment without distractions enhances learning and is essential for
meditation.
8. Answer: 1, 2, 5.
Guided imagery and encouraging connectedness with family members reduce anxiety and
enhance coping.
9. Answer: 3.
Connectedness refers to feelings about relationships with self, others, and God; this
question asks about connectedness with others.
10. Answer: 4.
This question assesses the childs fellowship and involvement in a spiritual community.
11. Answer: 1.
Copyright 2013, 2009, 2005 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

Answer Key - Review Questions and Rationales

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Patients who practice Islam do not eat until after the sun goes down during the month of
Ramadan.
12. Answer: 3.
Most Catholics do not eat meat on Good Friday.
13. Answer: 1.
Navajos are not always on time for appointments.
14. Answer: 1.
Patients with spiritual distress verbalize lack of hope and meaning.
15. Answer: 2.
This outcome addresses the patients nursing diagnosis. The statement The patient will
set up a time to speak to a close friend in 1 week as well as encouraging the patient to
set up a time to go to dinner with his brother are both nursing interventions. The
statement The patient will experience greater connections with family members in 2
months is a goal.

Copyright 2013, 2009, 2005 by Mosby, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.

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