If a resident requests a tribal healing ceremony in his hospital room, the most appropriate action is to

If a resident requests a tribal healing ceremony in his hospital room, the most appropriate action is to

• A. Remind the patient of the hospital's visitation policies
• B. Suggest waiting until after the surgery
• C. Report the request to the nurse
• D. Instruct the patient to discuss the request with the doctor

Answer: (C)

Respecting a patient’s spiritual or cultural needs and coordinating care is essential. When a resident requests a tribal healing ceremony in the hospital room, the best step is to report the request to the nurse. The nurse is responsible for coordinating care and can check hospital policies, arrange for a tribal healer or spiritual advisor if appropriate, and ensure the ceremony can occur safely and respectfully—considering infection control, space, and privacy. The nurse can also involve the physician if there are medical considerations and ensure the request fits within the care plan. This approach honors the patient’s beliefs while keeping care safe and compliant with policies. Other options don’t address arranging the ceremony or coordinating with the right team members, which is why they’re not as appropriate.

Respecting a patient’s spiritual or cultural needs and coordinating care is essential. When a resident requests a tribal healing ceremony in the hospital room, the best step is to report the request to the nurse. The nurse is responsible for coordinating care and can check hospital policies, arrange for a tribal healer or spiritual advisor if appropriate, and ensure the ceremony can occur safely and respectfully—considering infection control, space, and privacy. The nurse can also involve the physician if there are medical considerations and ensure the request fits within the care plan. This approach honors the patient’s beliefs while keeping care safe and compliant with policies. Other options don’t address arranging the ceremony or coordinating with the right team members, which is why they’re not as appropriate.