The nurse is preparing an education program on Fowler’s stages of fait

QUESTION

The nurse is preparing an education program on Fowler’s stages of faith development. In which order should the nurse explain the developmental tasks associated with this process?

1. Struggle with faith
2. Listen to spiritual stories
3. Discuss religious diversity
4. Develop trusting relationships
5. Adhere to scripture-based codes of behavior
6. Place faith as the basis and framework for living
7. Believe that the Supreme Being is the only one who really knows them

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4, 2, 5, 7, 1, 3, 6

Developing trusting relationships occurs first, during infancy. Listening and reacting to spiritual stories, songs, religious rituals and celebrations occur during early childhood. Adherence to scripture-based codes of behavior occurs during childhood. Believing that the Supreme Being is the only one who really knows them occurs during adolescence. Struggling with faith occurs during young adulthood. Discussions of ecumenicism and religious diversity/pluralism occur during early mid-life. Living a lifestyle that places faith as the basis and framework for living occurs during midlife and beyond.