During assessment, the client tells the nurse, "I don't believe that the existence of God has been proven. I don't see the scientific evidence I need to be certain." How should the nurse document this finding?
1. The client demonstrates polytheism.
2. The client is an atheist.
3. The client has beliefs that support monotheism.
4. The client is agnostic.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Polytheism is the belief in more than one God.
Rationale 2: Atheists do not believe in a God.
Rationale 3: Monotheism is the belief in one God.
Rationale 4: Agnostics are persons who doubt the existence of God or a Supreme Being or believe the existence of God has not been proven.
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