Question

The family of a patient in the intensive care unit asks the nurse if they can bring their Reiki practitioner to the patient's bedside to aid in the patient's healing. Which of the following actions by the nurse is *most* appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Allow the Reiki practitioner to visit the patient if the patient is stable.

Answer

Ask the family to only use hospital-prescribed therapies.

Answer

Deny the Reiki practitioner as their healing rituals can negatively impact the patient's health.

Answer

Assure the family that a Reiki practitioner is not necessary to promote the patient's healing.

Question 36 - Professional Caring and Ethical Practice Practice Test for the CCRN