The nurse preparing a patient care plan utilizes the nursing diagnosis Enhanced Spiritual Well-Being to address which aspects of the patient? (Select all that apply.)
1. Sense of inner peace
2. Sense of meaning
3. Sense of world unity
4. Sense of purpose in life
5. Sense of relationship with others
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5
Enhanced Spiritual Well-Being is defined as "experiencing affirmation of life in a relationship with a higher power (as defined by the person), self, community, and environment that nurtures and celebrates wholeness." It is characterized by having the resources to meet spiritual needs; a sense of inner peace; a sense of meaning and purpose in life; a commitment toward love, hope, meaning, and truth; a sense of a unifying and sacred source; and a sense of relationship with others, including family, friends, community, environment, and a Supreme Being. World unity is not included in the nursing diagnosis of enhanced spiritual well-being.
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