Which patient statement reflects a spiritual belief that defines ILLNESS?
1. "I am being punished for breaking a religious code."
2. "It is a necessary part of my religious culture."
3. "I failed to wear special amulets to ward it off."
4. "I am sick because I violated dietary practices."
1, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. ILLNESS can sometimes be considered a result of breaking a religious code.
2. ILLNESS is not a necessary part of religious culture.
3. ILLNESS is believed to be caused by the failure to wear religious amulets as protection.
4. Violating dietary practices is serious, and may be believed to be the cause of ILLNESS.
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