The nurse is assessing a client for spiritual distress. Which observations indicate that a client is experiencing spiritual distress?
Select all that apply.
A) The client is sitting in a chair before breakfast reading the Bible.
B) The client states he has lost his faith in God since he's gotten ill.
C) The client is watching a religious program on the television.
D) The client is crying, pacing, and moving his head from left to right.
E) The client is overheard arguing with clergy about the existence of God.
Answer: B, D, E
The client who states a loss of faith in God after getting ill, the client who is crying, pacing and moving his head from left to right, and the client who is overheard arguing with clergy about the existence of God may all be experiencing spiritual distress. The client who is observed sitting in a chair before breakfast reading the Bible or who is watching a religious program on the television is demonstrating a behavior of spiritual health.
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