Which statement made by the patient indicates the patient is experiencing spiritual distress?
1. "Who is responsible for this?"
2. "Why did this happen to me?"
3. "What should I do about this?"
4. "Who will take care of this problem?"
Answer: 2
Explanation: Individuals must come to their own explanations and answer the question Why? The theme of the "unfairness" of life is common in spiritual distress. Blaming is not an indication of spiritual distress. Questions that look to a solution do not indicate spiritual distress.
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