The nurse assesses that a client is experiencing spiritual distress. What should be the nurse's primary intervention?

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The primary intervention when a client is experiencing spiritual distress would be to establish a trusting nurse-client relationship. This will allow the client to feel comfortable discussing the spiritual issues they are facing and allow the nurse to provide appropriate support and resources. While it is important to understand the client's religion or belief in a Supreme Being, these do not necessarily address the specific spiritual distress the client is experiencing. Having the client describe the basic problem is also important, but not the primary intervention.

The Nurse Assesses That a Client Is Experiencing Spiritual Distress