The nurse is using the HOPE tool when assessing a patient's spiritual needs.In which order should the nurse ask the patient the following questions?

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When using the HOPE tool to assess a patient's spiritual needs, the nurse should first ask about the role of religion in the patient's life (D) as it sets the stage for understanding the patient's belief system. The nurse should then ask about sources of strength (A), as this will provide insight into the patient's coping strategies. The nurse should then ask if religion influences health care (C) to determine how the patient views the role of spirituality in their health care. Finally, the nurse should ask about specific actions (B) to understand how the patient puts their spiritual beliefs into practice.

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