While preparing to change the dressing of a female patient with end-stage renal disease, the nurse notices that the patient's son is silently holding her hand and praying. Which of the following should be the nurse’s initial action?
While preparing to change the dressing of a female patient with end-stage renal disease, the nurse notices that the patient's son is silently holding her hand and praying. Which of the following should be the nurse’s initial action?
A. Continue preparing for the procedure in the room.
[12%]
B. Notify the chaplain.
[1%]
C. Leave the room quietly and come back after 15 minutes to change the client’s dressing.
[78%]
D. Ask the son if he wants the nurse to join in prayer.
[9%]
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Leadership & Management
Lesson
Ethical/Legal
Client Need
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Psychosocial Integrity
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Cultural Awareness/Cultural Influences
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Explanation
Choice C is correct. The nurse should respect the client and her son in their moment of prayer and should not impose on them. The nurse's best action is to leave the room and come back when they are finished praying.
Choices A, B, and D are incorrect. It is inappropriate for the nurse to continue preparing for the procedure (Choice A). The nurse should respect the client and her son's need for privacy during the prayer. The most appropriate action of the nurse is to leave the room momentarily. Unless requested by the client, the nurse should not inform the chaplain (Choice B) or any other person. Asking the son if she can be allowed to join the prayer (Choice D) is inappropriate. The nurse should respect their right to privacy and should not impose on the client.
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