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A Patient Newly Diagnosed as Being HIV-Positive Seeks the Nurse's

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A patient newly diagnosed as being HIV-positive seeks the nurse's advice on how to reduce the risk of infections.The patient states "I used to go to church,and it seems like I was in my best health then.Maybe I should start going to church again." The reply that shows the best understanding of psychoimmunology is:


A) "Religion doesn't usually affect health,but you were younger and stronger then."
B) "Contact with friends at church might help,but probably not religion itself."
C) "Studies show that spiritual practices can enhance immune system function."
D) "If it calms you,it might help,but spiritual practices themselves do not help."

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