The nurse determines that a patient is experiencing spiritual distress. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Anger
B) Smiling
C) Complaining
D) Poor appetite
E) Refusing to make plans
A, C, D, E
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Signs of spiritual distress include anger, complaining, poor appetite, and refusing to make plans. Smiling would not be a sign of spiritual distress.
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