A patient admitted for depression tells a nurse that he feels so hopeless that he doesn't care if he lives or dies. The patient tells the nurse that he no longer attends church with his family. The nurse identifies that possibly the patient
1. Does not value faith the way he previously had.
2. Wishes to be left alone to reflect on his lost faith.
3. Could be experiencing spiritual distress.
4. Wants the nurse to discuss his feelings with his family.
ANS: 3
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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