RN Exam Practice
Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1551 of 2368

A client with cancer tearfully describes fear of dying. Which nurse response best supports the client's spiritual health?

  1. "I felt the same way when my grandmother was dying."
  2. "That sounds frightening. What worries you the most?"
  3. "Try not to worry, because everything will be fine."
  4. "Have you thought about changing your beliefs?"
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Correct answer: "That sounds frightening. What worries you the most?"

The nurse should focus on the client's fears and name the emotions heard. Sharing personal stories shifts the focus to the nurse.

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

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026