Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 1535 of 2368
A nurse asks a newly admitted client, "Who or what provides you with strength or hope?" What is the reason for this assessment?
- Only clients with a terminal diagnosis need a spiritual assessment
- Health care organizations are required to provide a spiritual assessment at admission
- A spiritual assessment is needed only if the client requests clergy
- A spiritual assessment is completed after discharge planning begins
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Correct answer: Health care organizations are required to provide a spiritual assessment at admission
The Joint Commission requires a spiritual assessment when clients are admitted to a hospital. It is routine, not limited to certain clients.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Spirituality: Spiritual Assessment. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026