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Fundamentals Ch 14
Spirituality
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
02/09/2010

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pre-christian era
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caring for the sick was an expression of the values of hospitality and charity. Prayed to gods for healing- very primitive medical procedures
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early christian era
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nursing the sick was a one of Jesus’s early teachings. Love one’s neighbor
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post-reformation
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Daughters of Charity, the Sisters of Mercy, Florence Nightinggale- spirituality was at the heart of human nature
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mid-twentieth century
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Spiritual Care was less important and more focus on the science- using the scientific method.
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Theology
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theories related to God and God’s relation to the world
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A notion of sin (Western religions).
Evil and suffering
Salvation or enlightenment
A view of eschatology- or doctrines about the human soul in relation to death, judgment, and eternal life
An explanation of the nature of reality- the higher Self or soul
Sacred writings
A notion of created order and purpose.
A definition og human being that includes important life events.
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what are some common religioius beliefs?
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spirituality
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A “journey” that takes place over time and involves the accumulation of life experiences and understanding

An attempt to find meaning, value, and purpose in life
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faith
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a set of beliefs developed over time-something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs
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hope
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routed in purpose, desire with expectation of attainment
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love
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affection for another rising out of kinship ties
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religion
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this is an aspect of spirituality
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T
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t/fPeople who are higher on religious involvement tend to live longer.
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Judaism
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One of the the oldest religions and the foundation of Christianity.
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some patients will ask for a Kosher diet- or the women may want their body and limbs covered- men may wear their Kappel.
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nursing considerations for Jewish people?
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Christian
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what religion Follows the teachings of the Bible and one God. Multiple denominations
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rely on God for healing and don’t believe in medicial interventions- often only in the hospital if in an accident- like Morman do not drink alcohol or caffieine- like Jehovah witnesses do not accept blood transfusions. No donating or receiving organs.
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nursing considerations for Christian scientists?
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islam
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Submits to Allah (God). Follow the Koran- forbidden to eat pork- if eat meat must be killed in a special manner- halal- can eat fish and pork- cooked.
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Ike to wah in free flowing water- bath tubs are unhygenic. Sometimes women prefer women
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nursing considerations for islamic?
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bahai
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reformist outgrowth of Islam.
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hinduism
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oldest religion on earth
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buddhism
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way of life- core teaching is that suffering can be ended by following the enlightened path. Very involved with nature notetaking is forbidden.
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rastafarianism
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personal dignity and a deep love of God. Often vegetarian.
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american indian
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nature is a huge part of this relgion
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be aware, have knowledge of!
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what is one of the first steps to performing spiritual care?
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Determine whether client wishes you to pray for him or with him

Ask what client would like you to address in prayer
Definition
what should you do first when praying with a pt?
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miracle
Definition
anything that allows for the presence of the transcendent
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