Gerry is a student nurse who is caring for a 78-year-old hospice patient. As the patient is dying, he begins talking to loved ones who have died before him. Gerry feels a sense of peace as his patient quietly dies
What is the best term for this feeling of peace? A. Self-transcendence
B. Faith
C. Atheism
D. Connectedness
A
Self-transcendence refers to the belief that there is a positive force outside of and greater than oneself. This force allows a person to develop new perspectives that are beyond physical boundaries.
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