The nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital. The patient states that he is a very spiritual person but does not practice any specific religion. The nurse understands that these statements
a. Are contradictory.
b. Indicate a strong religious affiliation.
c. Indicate a lack of faith.
d. Are reasonable.
ANS: D
These statements are reasonable and are not contradictory. Many people tend to use the terms spirituality and religion interchangeably. Although closely associated, these terms are not synonymous. Religious practices encompass spirituality, but spirituality does not need to include religious practice. When a person has the attitude of something to live for and look forward to, hope is present.
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