As a part of care planning, the nurse considers the client's spiritual needs. What is the rationale for this concern?
A)
Until spiritual needs are met, physical needs cannot be healed.
B)
Meeting the client's spiritual needs can decrease suffering.
C)
Nurses are the only health professionals that provide this type of holistic care.
D)
It is important that the nurse's idea of spirituality match the client's ideas.
B
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