Which are true statements about the definition of spirituality in nursing? (Select all that apply.)

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The concept of Spirituality is an elusive concept to define. Authors that write about spirituality in nursing advocate the position that a patient's quality of life, health, and sense of wholeness are affected by spirituality, yet still the profession of nursing struggles to define it. Why? There are a number of explanations for this. One explanation is that spirituality represents "heart" not "head" knowledge and "heart" knowledge is difficult to encapsulate into words. A second explanation is that spirituality is unique to each person so a precise definition is somewhat elusive. The definitions of spirituality encompass the following: a principle, an experience, attitudes and belief regarding God, a sense of God, the inner person. Most descriptions of spirituality include not only transcendence but also the connection of mind, body, and spirit, plus love, caring, and compassion and a relationship with the Divine.

Which Are True Statements About the Definition of Spirituality in Nursing