When beginning to assess a person's spirituality, which question by the nurse would be most appropriate?
a. "Do you believe in God?"
b. "How does your spirituality relate to your health care decisions?"
c. "What religious faith do you follow?"
d. "Do you believe in the power of prayer?"
ANS: B
Open-ended questions provide a foundation for future discussions. The other responses are easily answered by one-word replies and are closed questions.
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