The nurse is conducting a spiritual assessment for an adolescent patient admitted to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident. Which action by the nurse is appropriate when conducting this assessment?
1) Asking the parents with which religion they are currently affiliated
2) Asking a sibling who the patient usually goes to for support
3) Referring the patient to community services
4) Asking the patient to verbalize beliefs regarding religion
ANS: 4
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