A client tells the nurse, "I am an atheist. I do not believe in God." What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "Well, I believe in God and you should, too."
B) "I respect what you choose to believe in."
C) "How can you deny the existence of God?"
D) "What makes you think you are an atheist?"
Ans: B
An atheist is a person who denies the existence of God, guided by philosophies of living that do not include a religious faith. The atheist deserves respect for what he or she chooses to believe.
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