A patient says, "I know I need religion in my life, but I don't know how to find God. I feel I have been abandoned." The nurse should assess for a childhood history of:

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Loder has hypothesized that early developmental experiences set the stage for later spiritual dynamics. Inadequate nurturing may result in lack of establishment of trust. Later, spiritual issues of abandonment and shame might surface. None of the other options have been advanced as explanations for feelings of abandonment by God.

A Patient Says, "I Know I Need Religion in My