In addition to the topic study materials, use the chart you completedand questions you answered in the Topic 3 about “Case Study:Healing and Autonomy” as the basis for your responses in this assignment.
Answer the following questions about a patient’s spiritual needs inlight of the Christian worldview.
In 200-250 words, respond to the following: Should thephysician allow Mike to continue making decisions that seem to himto be irrational and harmful to James, or would that mean adisrespect of a patient’s autonomy? Explain your rationale.
In 400-500 words, respond to the following: How ought theChristian think about sickness and health? How should a Christianthink about medical intervention? What should Mike as a Christiando? How should he reason about trusting God and treating James inrelation to what is truly honoring the principles of beneficence andnonmaleficence in James’s care?
In 200-250 words, respondto the following: How would a spiritual needs assessment help thephysician assist Mike determine appropriate interventions for Jamesand for his family or others involved in his care?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment,solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sourcesshould be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can befound in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior tobeginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations forsuccessful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer tothe LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
This benchmark assignment assesses the following competencies:
BS Nursing (RN to BSN)
5.2: Assess for the spiritual needs and provide appropriateinterventions for individuals, families, and groups.
