A 69-year-old patient tells his nurse that, because he is a man of faith, he has decided to stop his medical treatment for cancer and rely on prayer for healing. Providing spiritually sensitive care would direct the nurse to:
A) tell the patient it is good to trust in God, but also important to continue treatment.
B) explore further the patient's beliefs and factors that have led him to this decision.
C) inform the doctor of what the patient said and suggest she evaluate his competence.
D) presume that the patient knows what he is doing and tell him she honors his choice.
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