The nurse is conducting a health history interview for a patient as part of the spiritual assessment. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when collecting biographical data?
1) Asking the patient if he or she is experiencing spiritual distress because of chronic illness
2) Exploring the connection between the patient's health and spiritual needs
3) Identifying familial problems that may pose a threat to the patient's health and spiritual needs
4) Asking questions to clarify data on the patient's information sheet
ANS: 4
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