NURS 202 Chapter Notes - Chapter 27: Chapter 27, Critical Thinking
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Spirituality is highly personal and unique to each individual. Nurses must be aware of their own spirituality in order to recognize the spirituality of others. Canadian nursing practice has a rich spiritual heritage that has influenced contemporary practice. Body, mind, and spirit are interconnected; thoughts, expectations, and beliefs may affect physical well-being. Nursing theories can guide nurses in providing spiritual care. Faith is a relationship with god or a higher power or authority that enables action and gives purpose and meaning to an individual"s life. Religion is a system of organized beliefs and worship that a person practises to express spirituality outwardly. Spirituality is a lifelong journey that may reflect the age and life experiences of the patient, as well as their current context. When patients experience acute or chronic illness or a terminal disease, either spiritual resources help a person recover or spiritual concerns develop.
