Nurses who are comfortable in their religious beliefs are more likely to understand the importance of good spiritual health in patients because they know
1. Religious beliefs determine patients' concepts of good health practices.
2. Patients who practice religion do not suffer spiritual distress.
3. Patients with strong belief systems do not suffer long-term illnesses.
4. Religious beliefs give individuals hope and motivate them toward a better outcome.
ANS: 4
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