The nurse is caring for a patient who has a strong Christian faith. What is most important for the nurse to determine about the patient's beliefs?
1. Whether the beliefs have been proven by others of the same faith
2. Whether the beliefs have been present for an extended period of time
3. Whether the beliefs seem to be logical and enhance the patient's faith
4. Whether the beliefs seem to interfere with or enhance the patient's growth and well-being
Answer: 4
Explanation: Because not all beliefs are health producing, it is important that nurses assess whether patients' beliefs seem to interfere with or enhance the patient's growth and well-being. A patient's beliefs do not need to be logical, whether the patient has mental illness or not. While it may be important to determine how long the patient has had the beliefs, this is not the most important action. Beliefs do not need to be proven by others of the same faith.
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