The nurse is working with a client whose mobility is impaired secondary to a fall that resulted in a broken hip. In addition, the client, who has diabetes, is developing problems with vision and hearing. The client seems increasingly withdrawn and depressed. The nurse determines that the client is at risk for spiritual distress. Which intervention would be most appropriate?

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The nurse can support a client's spiritual growth by exploring the meanings that a particular life change has for the older adult. In late life, existential issues, such as experiencing loss, redefining meanings in existence, and living in the present become the standard, replacing the performance and future orientation that characterize earlier adulthood. Spirituality does not necessarily imply religion. Talking about significant childhood religious experiences and reading Bible passages reflect a greater emphasis on religion than spirituality. Offering to take the client to the nurse's church meets the nurse's needs, not the client's needs.

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