A nurse is caring for a patient with a debilitating chronic illness.The patient mentions several times that faith would guide her healing.The nurse knows that faith can best be defined as a:

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Faith is a relationship with a divinity,higher power,authority,or spirit that incorporates a reasoning faith (belief)and a trusting faith (action).Religion refers to the system of organized beliefs and worship that a person practices to outwardly express spirituality.Spirituality exists in all people regardless of their religious beliefs and it gives people the energy needed to maintain health and cope with difficult situations.Hope is multidimensional and gives comfort while a person endures hardship and personal challenges.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Debilitating