A health care provider recommends chemotherapy for a client diagnosed with cancer. The client tells the nurse, "This is a punishment from God for the sins I have committed. Some of the women at my church say so." Which intervention will best meet the client's spiritual needs?

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The client is expressing spiritual distress and belief in punishment for past sins. Offering a visit from her minister addresses this spiritual concern and can provide comfort and support. Options A, B, and D do not directly address the client's spiritual need for comfort and support.

A Health Care Provider Recommends Chemotherapy for a Client Diagnosed