The nurse is conducting a spiritual assessment for the parents of an infant who is hospitalized. Which assessment question is most appropriate?
1) "Do you identify with any organized religion?"
2) "Do you have concerns regarding your baby's illness?"
3) "Are you agnostic or atheist?"
4) "Is your religion monotheistic or pantheistic?"
ANS: 2
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