During an assessment an older male patient states that he has not been happy in life because he does not deserve to be loved. The nurse realizes that this patient believes love has been withheld because of which criteria? (Select all that apply.)
A) Productivity
B) Social position
C) Education level
D) Physical condition
E) Material possessions
A, B, D, E
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Spiritual love is unconditional and people need to feel loved regardless of their physical condition, social position, material possessions, or productivity. Educational level is not identified as a condition for being loved.
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