A nurse is assessing a client's spirituality. Which question would be most appropriate to ask?
A) "Have you ever tried to harm yourself?"
B) "How important is your family to you?"
C) "How do you define good and evil?"
D) "What gives your life meaning?"
Ans: D
Spirituality refers to a unifying force of a person that is unique to each individual. Thus, asking a client about what gives meaning to his or her life addresses this area. Asking about self-harm provides information about suicidal ideation. Asking about the importance of family provides information about the social system of the family. Asking about how the client defines good and evil reflects the client's cultural beliefs.
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