You assess a patient a few days after experiencing spiritual distress to evaluate the effects of your interventions.Which observation is the best indication that the patient's spiritual distress is resolving?

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Signs that the patient's spiritual distress has decreased may include: 1)acceptance of spiritual support from the source with which the patient feels most comfortable; 2)a decrease in crying,restlessness,and sleeplessness; there may even be a decrease in complaints of pain or the severity of pain; 3)decrease in statements of worthlessness and hopelessness; and 4)verbalization of satisfaction with spiritual beliefs and the support and comfort they provide.Therefore,the best indication that her spiritual distress is resolving is option "c."

You Assess a Patient a Few Days After Experiencing Spiritual