The nurse is using the SPIRIT model to assess a patient’s spirituality

QUESTION

The nurse is using the SPIRIT model to assess a patient’s spirituality. In which order should the nurse ask the following questions?

1. What gives your life meaning/purpose?
2. Are there any unresolved areas of your life?
3. What are your sources of hope and strength?
4. What lifestyle activities does your religion encourage?
5. Do you belong to any religious or spiritual community?
6. Would you like to discuss religious implications of your health care?

ANSWER:

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

The question “What gives your life meaning/purpose?” assesses the spiritual belief system. The question “What are your sources of hope and strength?” assesses personal spirituality. The question “Do you belong to any religious or spiritual community” assesses integration and involvement with a faith or spiritual community. The question “What lifestyle activities or practices (e.g., diet, worship practices, prayer rituals, holy day observances, medical treatment childbearing/child-rearing practices) does your religion encourage, discourage, or forbid?” assesses ritualized practices and restrictions, behaviors, and lifestyle practices that influence health. The question “Would you like to discuss religious/spiritual implications of your nursing and health care?” assesses implications for health and nursing/medical care. The question “Are there any unresolved areas of your life at this point that you would like us to assist you with addressing?” assesses terminal events planning or end-of-life care.