According to Stoll's guidelines for spiritual assessment, the MOST appropriate question asked by the nurse would be:
a. "What is your source of strength?"
b. "Do you pray?"
c. "Do you attend religious services?"
d. "Does your family have the same beliefs?"
A
Stoll's guidelines for spiritual assessment list the sources of hope and strength as an area to assess with the client.
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