When a nurse asks himself or herself questions such as "Why am I here?," the nurse is attempting to
A) Develop the concepts of holism and integration
B) Become a more spiritual being for other people
C) Develop a philosophical base for clearer thinking
D) Strive toward unity with the higher power
Ans: C
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