When caring for patients a nurse must understand the difference between religion and spirituality. Religious care helps patients maintain their faithfulness to:
A. their belief systems and worship practices.
B. a relationship to a higher being or life force.
C. establish a cultural connectedness with the purpose of life.
D. achieve a balance needed to maintain health and well-being.
A
Spirituality is an awareness of one's inner self and a sense of connection to a higher being, nature, or some purpose greater than oneself. Spirituality offers a sense of connectedness. Spirituality is unique for each person. It is a unifying theme in life and a state of being.
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