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Spirituality Flashcards

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Why is spirituality such an important concept in nursing?

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Spirituality allows you to understand the patient a little more, and if it is not addressed, then it could lead to poor patient outcomes

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Can someone be spiritual without being religious?

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Yes, just because someone is spiritual does not mean they are religious.

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How would nature-based spiritual people feel about being in a hospital?

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They may feel very uneasy in a hospital setting

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Is spirituality subjective or objective?

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Subjective

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Is religion subjective or objective?

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objective

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What 3 three things classify religion based on the lecture?

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  1. institutional
  2. beliefs
  3. Rituals
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What are some important aspects of spiritual care?

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  1. honoring and recognizing religious beliefs and practices
  2. can also be shared laughter or tears
  3. keeping a vigil with the family or crying with the family.
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What are the three distinct approaches that are included in spirituality?

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  1. communication
  2. action
  3. presence
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What differences in spirituality can include an approach to medicine?

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EX: Jehovah’s Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions

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What are holy days?

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Days set aside for religious observances

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Give examples of holy days

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Sabbath, fasting, extended prayer (several times/day)

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What are sacred writings?

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Sacred, authoritative scriptures

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Give examples of different types of holy writings

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  1. Bible
  2. Torah and Talmud
  3. Koran
  4. Vedas
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What things can be considered sacred symbols?

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  1. jewelry
  2. medals
  3. Amulets
  4. Icons
  5. totems, etc.
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Why are sacred symbols typically worn?

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For protection and to pronounce faith

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What is the significance of prayer?

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It is a type of communication with divine spiritual. It provides a comfort to the individual and it is usually linked with religion.

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Is meditation a for of prayer?

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Yes, it is the act of focusing one’s thoughts or engaging in self-reflection or contemplation

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What are some characteristics of Judaism in health care?

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  1. participate actively in care
  2. Seek treatment from Western doctors
  3. May keep a kosher diet
  4. Use all care necessary to extend their life
  5. Bury dead as soon as possible (within 24 hours if possible)
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What are some important considerations with Muslims in Health care?

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  1. View health events as a direct result of God’s will
  2. Pray 5 times/day
  3. Cleanliness and modesty is very important
  4. Nurses should be of the same gender
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What are some important considerations of Roman Catholicism in healthcare?

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  1. generally, participate in Western medicine

2. Anointing of the sick (Last Rites)

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What are some important considerations of Protestant Christianity?

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  1. Includes many religions
  2. Generally, embrace Western medicine
  3. May differ in views about birth control and end-of-life care
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What are some considerations for Hinduism in healthcare?

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  1. typically embrace western medicine (however, they do like alternative therapies)
  2. Generally do not eat mean
  3. Believe that they have more than one life (may not mourn as much)
  4. They have ceremonial rites for dying right after death
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What are some considerations of Buddhism in healthcare?

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  1. Generally prefer eastern medicine (cure through mind, herbs, and acupuncture)
  2. may use traditional therapies in addition
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What are some alternative therapies from the Hindi culture?

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  1. homeopathic
  2. supplements
  3. acupuncture
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What are some considerations of Jehovah’s Witnesses in healthcare?

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  1. Prohibit blood transfusion

2. organ donation and transplantation are viewed as personal decisions

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What things need to be addressed for an assessment of spirituality?

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  1. diet and nutritional restrictions based on beliefs
  2. Prayers observed and what times
  3. Use of sacred objects or texts during prayers
  4. Prohibition regarding medical procedures
  5. other medical-related requirements
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What are some nursing diagnosis’ that are for a patient who has had their ability to exercise religion threatened by medical situations?

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  1. risk for impaired religiosity
  2. Impaired religiosity
  3. Readiness for enhanced religiosity
  4. Interrupted family processes
  5. Rediness for an enhanced family coping
  6. Risk for compromised human dignity
  7. Risk for powerlessness
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What should be implemented during the planning stage of the nursing process for spirituality?

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Attempt to preserve client’s/family’s observance of religious observances

29
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Give an example of what could be stated during the planning stage for spirituality

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Client will:

  1. Be able to participate in religious observances, including communion
  2. Be able to participate in prayer at prescribed times without interruption
  3. Receive meals in keeping with the religious diet restrictions
  4. Have access to religious resources
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What is an important implementation for spirituality?

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Assisting clients with prayers

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How could nurses implement assisting clients with prayers?

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  1. clients may choose private or group prayer
  2. adjust nursing care to accommodate for times of prayer
  3. Ensure a quiet environment
  4. the client may ask the nurse to pray with the client only if it is a mutual agreement
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How would a nurse evaluate if a patient’s spiritual needs are met?

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  1. Determine whether the client was provided with the opportunity to practice religious rituals
  2. Determine whether the dietary staff made appropriate considerations regarding restrictions
  3. Determine whether client successfully maintained connection with religious practices, a community of faith
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What are symptoms of religious distress?

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  1. fear
  2. chronic or situational low self-esteem
  3. Disturbed sleep pattern
  4. Ineffective coping
  5. Decisional conflict
34
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What does the nurse need to address religious distress?

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  1. help the client explore feelings and work through distress
  2. provide a spiritual leader for guidance
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How does a nurse assess for religious distress?

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ask open-ended questions about:

  1. spiritual beliefs
  2. practices, etc.
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What should the nurse plan for the client to do to get out of spiritual distress?

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  1. fulfill religious obligations
  2. draw on/use inner resources more effectively
  3. maintain or establish a personal relationship with a supreme being in the face of unpleasant circumstances
  4. Find meaning in existence/present situation
  5. Feel a sense of hope
  6. have access to spiritual resources as needed
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How should the nurse refer for spiritual counseling?

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  1. work through the hospital chaplain’s office
  2. identify spiritual resources in the community
  3. Get resources to the patient when the nurse’s spiritual beliefs conflict with the client’s
  4. Work together with a counselor in cases of spiritual distress
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What are the four features of presencing?

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  1. giving of self in present moment
  2. being available with all of self
  3. Listening and being aware of the privilege of doing so
  4. being there in a way meaningful to others
39
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What are the four ways of being present?

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  1. presence
  2. partial presence
  3. full presence
  4. Transcendent presence
40
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How would the nurse evaluate that a patient has come out of religious distress?

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Client will:

  1. participate in religious observances
  2. Articulates a sense of hopefulness about future
  3. articulates faith in a higher power
  4. Articulates how to access spiritual resources
  5. Finds meaning and existence in the present situation

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