The nurse notes that a patient's religion is identified as being Christian Science. How will this religious belief impact the health care that the patient will want?
A. The patient will choose the method of health care that is the most effective.
B. The patient will use water treatments for healing disease and injury.
C. The patient uses magnets and touch for healing.
D. The patient will ask for spinal manipulation.
Answer: A
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