When taking the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale, a client says the word "God" in the scale is bothersome. Which response by the nurse would be most helpful in encouraging a client to complete the scale?
A) "Substitute whatever word you prefer that would represent the divine or holy."
B) "You can skip those questions and answer only those you are comfortable with."
C) "Don't be concerned about the wording, just answer the best way you know how."
D) "It is to leave out any question that contains the word "'God.'"
A
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