The nurse is caring for a client with a nursing diagnosis of Spiritual Distress. Which assessment finding would support this nursing diagnosis?
A) views illness as punishment
B) offers to forgive others
C) is nonjudgemental of others
D) accepts help from others
Ans: A
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Adaptive expressions of spiritual needs include offers to forgive others, is nonjudgmental, and accepts help from others. Maladaptive expressions include viewing illness as a punishment and not trusting others.
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