The nurse determines that a middle-aged client has developed spiritual

The nurse determines that a middle-aged client has developed spiritually. What client statement caused the nurse come to this conclusion?

1. “I listen to and learn from others who talk about beliefs in God or a Supreme Being.”
2. “The tales in the Bible are real to me.”
3. “I attend service with my friends on most Sundays.”
4. “I attend the same church as my parents and follow the customs of my culture.”

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The client who listens and learns from others about God or a supreme being is demonstrating openness to others’ truths, which is a characteristic of spiritual development in middle adulthood.
Rationale 2: Stating that the tales in the Bible are real is a characteristic of a school-age client.
Rationale 3: Attending services with friends on most Sundays is a characteristic of spiritual development of the adolescent.
Rationale 4: Attending the same church and following cultural customs is a characteristic of a school-age client.