When a Person Was Brought into the Clinic in a Wheelchair

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a person was brought into the clinic in a wheelchair, the new nurse asked the patient if he felt a need for a priest. Which of the following best explains why the nurse would ask about spiritual health during the intake assessment?

• A) All patients have spiritual as well as physical needs.
• B) Medical personnel have to collaborate with religious leaders.
• C) People reach out for spiritual care when they have suddenly become ill.
• D) Some people perceive disabilities as punishment for sin.

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