The nurse is incorporating a person's spiritual values into the health history. Which of these questions illustrates the "community" portion of the FICA (faith and belief, importance and influence, community, and addressing or applying in care) questions?
a. "Do you believe in God?"
b. "Are you a part of any religious or spiritual congregation?"
c. "Do you consider yourself to be a religious or spiritual person?"
d. "How does your religious faith influence the way you think about your health?"
ANS: B
The "community" is assessed when the nurse asks whether a person is part of a religious or spiritual community or congregation. The other areas assessed are faith, influence, and addressing any religious or spiritual issues or concerns.
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