A comprehensive cultural and spiritual assessment on a patient
• Conduct a comprehensive cultural and spiritual assessment on a patient that you see in your clinical experience this week. If you were are not in clinical this week conduct this assessment on a professional colleague, friend, or family member.
• Document the assessment in the context of a subjective data set that you will use as your discussion post. Use one of mnemonics presented in this week’s lecture materials to guide your spiritual assessment.
Sample Answer
A – Affiliations: What religious or spiritual groups do you belong to?
The patient, who I will refer to as Mr. Smith, is a 72-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He attends church services every Sunday and participates in activities at the church throughout the week.
D – Dietary Practices: Are there any dietary restrictions that I need to be aware of?
Mr. Smith does not have any dietary restrictions. He follows the dietary guidelines of the LDS Church, which are based on the principles of health and well-being. He eats a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.