The nurse who is aware of spirituality practices of major religions knows that which religions view health and illness as a process of balance or imbalance? (Select all that apply.)
a. Catholicism
b. Native American
c. Hinduism
d. Greek Orthodox
e. Buddhism
ANS: B, C, E
Native American, Hindu, and Buddhist practitioners believe that health and illness are a matter of balance or imbalance in the body.
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