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Assignment Discussion Questions
- Discuss the pressure, if any, placed on the patient to responding to the suggestion of prayer prior to surgery.
- Describe how you, as the surgeon, or nurse, would address a patient’s religious or spiritual needs if the risks of a complex surgical procedure appear to be threatening.
- Why did you choose to respond to this story?
- How is religion or faith displayed in your clinical setting?
Sample Solution