In caring for the patient's spiritual needs, the nurse asks 20 questions to assess the patient's relationship with God and a sense of life purpose and satisfaction. Which method is the nurse using?
a. The spiritual well-being scale
b. The FICA assessment tool
c. Belief tool
d. Hope scale
ANS: A
The spiritual well-being scale (SWB) has 20 questions that assess a patient's relationship with God and his or her sense of life purpose and life satisfaction. The FICA assessment tool evaluates spirituality and is closely correlated to quality of life. This does not describe belief or hope.
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