Which is the most accurate description of the nursing diagnosis of spiritual distress?
A. The client reports no church affiliations.
B. The client struggles to identify meaning and purpose in life.
C. The client reports seeing the spirit of his deceased wife.
D. The client reports that meditation helps him feel connected spiritually.
ANS: B
One common nursing diagnosis in relation to complicated grief (and some authors would argue that all grief is complicated) is the risk for spiritual distress, which addresses the person's sense of meaning, purpose, and outlook for the future.
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