A client who practices Tibetan Buddhism is receiving end-of-life care on a medical oncology unit. The client is entering the active phase of dying. Which actions are appropriate for the LPN/LVN to implement to support the client's spiritual and cultural needs? Select all that apply.
- Facilitate a quiet, peaceful environment by minimizing unnecessary alarms to allow for meditation and chantingCevap
- Minimize physical manipulation of the client's body during and immediately following deathCevap
- Offer to contact the facility chaplain to arrange a visit from a Buddhist monk or spiritual leaderCevap
- DProvide a warm beef broth to help the client maintain physical strength during periods of wakefulness
- EExplain the rationale for a post-mortem autopsy to the family and obtain their signatures on the consent form
- FAdvise the family members to wait outside the room so the client can transition without emotional distress
Cevap
The appropriate nursing actions include facilitating a quiet environment, minimizing physical manipulation of the body, and offering to contact a spiritual leader.
Appropriate end-of-life care for a Buddhist client includes maintaining a peaceful environment for meditation or chanting, minimizing physical contact with the body immediately after death to allow the spirit to transition, and facilitating visits from spiritual leaders like a monk or lama.
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Culturally competent end-of-life care for Buddhist clients and LPN/LVN scope of practice.