A nurse may fail to provide spiritual care for a patient if
1. The nurse does not understand the relationship between mind, body, and spirit.
2. The nurse's religious background differs greatly from that of his or her patient.
3. The nurse believes that a patient's illness is caused by his or her lack of religious practice.
4. The nurse notifies a clergyman, with the patient's consent, to provide spiritual care.
ANS: 1
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