What is the rationale for considering a client's spiritual needs when developing a plan of care?

A) Nurses are the only health professionals that provide this type of holistic care.
B) Meeting the client's spiritual needs can decrease suffering.
C) Until spiritual needs are met,physical needs cannot be met.
D) It is important that the nurse's idea of spirituality matches the client's ideas.

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Yuang Huang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Meeting the client's spiritual needs can decrease suffering. Spirituality is an important aspect of a person's overall well-being and can have an impact on physical health. Meeting spiritual needs can also provide a sense of comfort and support during times of illness or stress. It is important for healthcare professionals to consider and respect a client's spiritual beliefs and needs when developing a plan of care.

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