Nurses must address the spiritual concerns of their clients during client-provider interactions. In this scenario, the client believes that his Crohn’s disease is a punishment from God. The client feels distressed and cannot come to terms with the condition. The client's religious view may negatively affect healthcare delivery. The nurse must deal with the client's concerns effectively. The nurse must also pay regard to the client's religion and spirituality. During the client-provider interaction, the nurse must remain open, respectful, and willing to discuss the client's spiritual concerns (Weber & Kelley, 2017). The nurse must assess the client's concerns to determine if the situation goes beyond the scope of nursing practice and if it requires someone with extensive knowledge and experience on the client's faith. During interactions, the nurse must avoid displaying a judgmental attitude towards the client's belief that his disease is a punishment from God (Weber & Kelley, 2017). The nurse can also reassure the client about his religion. For instance, the nurse can tell the client that God is merciful, loving, and forgiving, and as such, the disease cannot be a punishment from God. The nurse can encourage the client to assume an active role in his care process, integrating his spiritual beliefs to achieve the best care outcomes.
Risk factors associated with spiritual distress negatively affect healthcare delivery. Some of the main factors related to spiritual distress included suffering from anxiety, depression, and sadness, negative self- talk, feeling abandoned by God (MJHS, 2016). To address spiritual distress, the nurse could incorporate spirituality and religion into care by encouraging the client to take part in meditation or engage in other spiritual rituals such as prayers. The nurse can also collaborate with a pastoral chaplain to help the client deal with his religious concerns (Weber & Kelley, 2017). The pastoral chaplain can help meet the client's spiritual needs and guide them into incorporating religion into care. The nurse must focus on incorporating cultural-religious competence in care delivery to ensure they meet the healthcare and spiritual needs of clients.
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References
MJHS Institute for Innovation in Pallia. (2016). Patient Education Series: Spiritual Distress. https://www.mjhspalliativeinstitute.org/wp-content/plugins/pdf-patient-education/uploads/Spiritual_Distress_1472626249.pdf
Weber, J. R., & Kelley, J. H. (2013). Health Assessment in Nursing. Wolters Kluwer Health; 6 edition.
