Beliefs about the role of psychic forces in mental status have:
a. a cultural and theological basis
b. been displaced by the DSM-IV
c. no place in professional care
d. undermined tolerance for religious orientations
A
Most beliefs regarding the role of psychic or spiritual forces in mental illness have a strong basis in the culture and theological basis. Because spiritual concerns are deeply entwined with self-perception and perception of the world around us, the nurse providing care must understand the client's beliefs with regard to self, others, and God or a transcendent being and how these beliefs may affect care.
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