Maria Is Interviewing a New Client Who Has Deep Religious

question 33

Multiple Choice

Maria is interviewing a new client who has deep religious faith. She should be sure to:

• A) Begin with a debate regarding her client's faith.
• B) Ignore issues of spirituality or religion.
• C) Disclose her own faith immediately.
• D) Let the client know that faith is irrelevant to therapy.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Evidence-Based Practice

The integration of clinical expertise, patient values, and the best research evidence into the decision-making process for patient care.

Collaborative Care Planning

A patient-centered approach involving multi-disciplinary teams in the planning and implementation of health care strategies.

Critical Thinking

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Reasoning Skills

The ability to think logically, make decisions, and solve problems effectively.