Spiritual and Psychosocial Support Flashcards
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What does 'unconditional positive regard' mean in hospice care?
Answer: Accepting and respecting the patient without judgment regardless of their beliefs or behaviors
Unconditional positive regard means accepting and respecting the patient as a whole person without judgment, which is fundamental to a therapeutic caregiving relationship.
Which of the following actions by the nursing assistant would violate professional boundaries?
Answer: Accepting a large monetary gift from the family
Accepting significant gifts from patients or families violates professional boundaries and is prohibited by most hospice agencies and professional codes of conduct.
What is 'complicated grief'?
Answer: Prolonged, intense grief that impairs functioning and does not follow a normal healing trajectory
Complicated grief (also called prolonged grief disorder) is an intense, prolonged grief response that significantly impairs daily functioning and does not improve over time.
A hospice patient reports that they have made peace with dying. The nursing assistant should:
Answer: Acknowledge this as a positive sign and document or report it to the nurse
Acceptance of dying can be a healthy sign of resolution; the nursing assistant should acknowledge it respectfully and communicate it to the care team.
How should the nursing assistant respond to a patient's spiritual or religious request that differs from their own beliefs?
Answer: Respect the patient's beliefs without imposing their own and notify the chaplain
Respecting the patient's beliefs without imposing personal views and involving the chaplain for spiritual support is the appropriate professional response.
Social isolation in hospice patients can be reduced by:
Answer: Encouraging family visits, volunteer companionship, and meaningful social interaction within the patient's tolerance
Encouraging family engagement, volunteer visits, and social interaction helps reduce isolation and supports the patient's emotional and psychosocial well-being.
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