The nurse is caring for four patients. Which one should the nurse assess for spirituality needs as a priority?
a. New mother, older child at home
b. Faces terminal diagnosis
c. Needs to change medications
d. Pleasant but quiet
ANS: B
There are many cues to alert the nurse that a patient might have unmet spiritual needs, including facing a terminal illness. The nurse should conduct spiritual assessments on all patients, but this one is the priority.
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