Which of the following would be the MOST appropriate evaluation criteria for a client experiencing spiritual distress?
a. The client shared thoughts, feelings, and beliefs.
b. The client does not have religious affiliation.
c. The client verbalized anger at God for the current medical problem.
d. The client demonstrated lack of interest when clergy visited.
A
Evaluation criteria for a client experiencing spiritual distress should include evidence of demonstrating hope, spiritual well-being, describing support systems, a decrease in the sense of anxiety, a decrease in the dissatisfaction with spiritual issues, movement toward an increased positive regard for deity, and decreased feelings of sadness.
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