Question

The client reports treating their illness with prayers and simple natural foods, common in their culture. The client’s spiritual healer has been visiting and praying with the client daily. Which intervention should the RN initiate?

A. Educate client that western medical treatment plan is best.

B. Encourage family to bring in ethnic foods.

C. Assist family to research the effects of their practices.

D. Refer client to the hospital spiritual care staff.

Answer 1

ANSWER.

C.Nurse can assist the family to research the effect

of their practices.

It helps the client to evaluate the effect of current

treatment and take appropriate decision regarding

the type of treatment required for management of

present health problem.