Spirituality In Nursing Assessment Spiritual care has been foundational in nursing since modern nursing began with Florence Nightingale. Nightingale’s lasting legacy is a composite of her accomplishments and her vision of what can and should be undertaken by the profession. She believed “human beings are not just biological organisms with mental and emotional manifestations, but a multidimensional entity with a body, mind, soul and spirit” (Papathanasiou, Sklavou, & Kourkouta, 2013, p. 4). Spirituality is an important theme, since a spiritual focus can help people to cope with the consequences of a serious disease.
Introduction
In order to understand how the nurse’s presence can affect health outcomes, it is necessary to appreciate the distinction …show more content…
As a secular Jew, she says she is a bagel and lox Jew. That is everything she does is influenced by her Jewish culture. Published in 2002, A Study of Jewish Culture in the Bay Area proposed “a definition of Jewish culture elastic enough to encompass customs, daily rituals, and popular culture as well as intellectual life, historical preservation, the visual and performing arts” (Tobin, 2002, p. 1). She is proud to be a Jew and participate and express her Jewish identity. Although she does not have her own children, she believes in the family unit its bond. Her family members are religious.
How Does Spirituality Relate to the Patient’s Physical Assessment? Ms. S is faced with a diagnosis with a very poor prognosis. This diagnosis is transformative. Moving from general well being to anxiety and uncertainty about the future requires the nurse to explore the patient’s broad spectrum of issues. The assessment undertaken by the nurse enables them to identify the patient’s risk for poor adjustment, coping skills, and health related quality of life …show more content…
Ms. S spoke of her beliefs and values, which gives her a sense of meaning and purpose.
“Spirituality is an individual experience, and it defines what it means to be human” (Skalla, p. 746). It was during the assessment in which Ms. S realized medical measures that prolong life might also prolong suffering. She reflected on her 83 years. It was at this time when she decided to not pursue any treatment.
What are the Nursing Concerns?
The nursing concerns included Ms. S psychological coping skills, physical symptom management, and emotional distress as a change in thinking, feelings and behaviors occurs in the response to the events in the clinical course of her cancer. Establishing a relationship of trust, being open and honest, can buffer the anguish of this diagnosis. Furthermore, nursing communication is essential to convey empathy, support, and provide information to navigate treatment decisions. Psychological distress such as anxiety and depression may increase as physical side effects impair self-care and
Introduction
In order to understand how the nurse’s presence can affect health outcomes, it is necessary to appreciate the distinction …show more content…
As a secular Jew, she says she is a bagel and lox Jew. That is everything she does is influenced by her Jewish culture. Published in 2002, A Study of Jewish Culture in the Bay Area proposed “a definition of Jewish culture elastic enough to encompass customs, daily rituals, and popular culture as well as intellectual life, historical preservation, the visual and performing arts” (Tobin, 2002, p. 1). She is proud to be a Jew and participate and express her Jewish identity. Although she does not have her own children, she believes in the family unit its bond. Her family members are religious.
How Does Spirituality Relate to the Patient’s Physical Assessment? Ms. S is faced with a diagnosis with a very poor prognosis. This diagnosis is transformative. Moving from general well being to anxiety and uncertainty about the future requires the nurse to explore the patient’s broad spectrum of issues. The assessment undertaken by the nurse enables them to identify the patient’s risk for poor adjustment, coping skills, and health related quality of life …show more content…
Ms. S spoke of her beliefs and values, which gives her a sense of meaning and purpose.
“Spirituality is an individual experience, and it defines what it means to be human” (Skalla, p. 746). It was during the assessment in which Ms. S realized medical measures that prolong life might also prolong suffering. She reflected on her 83 years. It was at this time when she decided to not pursue any treatment.
What are the Nursing Concerns?
The nursing concerns included Ms. S psychological coping skills, physical symptom management, and emotional distress as a change in thinking, feelings and behaviors occurs in the response to the events in the clinical course of her cancer. Establishing a relationship of trust, being open and honest, can buffer the anguish of this diagnosis. Furthermore, nursing communication is essential to convey empathy, support, and provide information to navigate treatment decisions. Psychological distress such as anxiety and depression may increase as physical side effects impair self-care and