The nurse is caring for a patient who was just pronounced dead. The patient’s adult children are with the patient. Which is the best response by the nurse to the family?

A Muslim man becomes ill on a cruise ship and is transported to a hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. While conducting his history, the nurse asks, “Are there any spiritual needs we can help you address?” The man replies that he is Muslim and will pray five times a day and asks, “Which way do I face to pray to Mecca?” Which is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse is conducting a history during a wellness exam. The patient states, “Honestly, I’m really stressed right now. My son is going to college, and my dad is moving in with us. Thankfully, I got a promotion at work so we will be able to move to a place without stairs. I’ve been leaning on my wife and friends a lot and trying to keep exercising and doing yoga.” How does the nurse interpret the patient’s reports?