A client who is being physically and sexually abused states, "God doesn't want to bother with me. Am I an evil person? Why do these things always happen to me? What's wrong with God?"
These statements indicate that the client is most likely experiencing:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Spiritual distress
2. Anger
3. Altered thought process
4. Fear
5. Hopelessness
1,2,4,5
Rationale: Spiritual distress. Victims of abuse are often plagued by spiritual questions.
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