Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1540 of 2368

A Muslim client is distressed because they cannot kneel and bend to the floor to pray due to their condition. What should the nurse encourage?

  1. Praying on the floor despite the risk
  2. Giving up prayer while hospitalized
  3. Seeking advice from an imam
  4. Asking the nurse to choose another prayer method
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Correct answer: Seeking advice from an imam

Islamic tradition recognizes situations when floor prayer is not medically advisable. An imam can advise a distressed client.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026