RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1534 of 2368

A client near the end of life tells the nurse they are afraid and would like to talk with a chaplain. How can the nurse arrange this visit?

  1. Make the referral without waiting for a provider order
  2. Obtain a provider order before contacting the chaplain
  3. Wait until a family member requests the visit
  4. Ask the client to contact the chaplain personally
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Correct answer: Make the referral without waiting for a provider order

Chaplains support people of all faiths. The nurse can refer to a chaplain without a provider order.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Spirituality: Spiritual Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026