The Nurse Caring for a Patient Without Any Religious Affiliation

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a patient without any religious affiliation who was admitted 2 days ago with a severe gastrointestinal infection encounters the hospital chaplain who wants to pray with the patient. The most appropriate response by the nurse is:

A) "That is a wonderful idea. I am sure that the patient will find comfort in that."
B) "Before you do that, we need to get the patient's permission."
C) "I need to get an order from the doctor."
D) "I don't think the patient wants any religious interventions."