Select the patient who would benefit least from the nurse reading from the New Testament
a. Mrs. A of the Assembly of God
b. Mr. B, who is Roman Catholic
c. Miss C, who is a Jehovah's Witness
d. Mr. D, who is an Orthodox Jew
ANS: D
Mr. D, an Orthodox Jew, does not believe in Jesus as the Messiah. New Testament readings are based on Christianity. The other options identify patients who are Christians.
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