With many different religions in the world, as a professional nurse, you will no doubt encounter individuals who practice a
With many different religions in the world, as a professional nurse, you will no doubt encounter individuals who practice a variety of faiths. You will also encounter people who have different beliefs than your own. Healthcare customs differ among the various religious beliefs and can affect how patients access and respond to care. Considering this please respond to the following prompts:
- What is the best approach to providing nursing care in a situation where you encounter someone of a different religion or faith?
- Would this impact the care you deliver to your patients? Why or why not?
- What, in your opinion, are things you could do to prepare for this type of situation?
Cite any resources/references in APA formatting that were used in the discussion-if applicable