The nurse is preparing to complete a spiritual assessment of a client. What step should the nurse complete first?
A) Perform a self-assessment of her own spiritual beliefs.
B) Provide for privacy during the assessment.
C) Determine if the client would like any family members present during the assessment.
D) Gather the needed paperwork for the assessment.
Ans: A
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Prior to assessment, nurses should be aware of their own spiritual condition. Acknowledging and recognizing select spiritual beliefs as personal will allow the nurse to discern and focus on the specific needs of the client.
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