Answer to Question 1
A
Evaluation criteria for a client experiencing spiritual distress should include evidence of demonstrating hope, spiritual well-being, describing support systems, a decrease in the sense of anxiety, a decrease in the dissatisfaction with spiritual issues, movement toward an increased positive regard for deity, and decreased feelings of sadness.
Answer to Question 2
B
Goals for a client experiencing spiritual distress include acknowledging that illness is a challenge to belief system, demonstrating coping techniques to deal with spiritual distress, acknowledging that treatment conflicts with belief system, expressing acceptance of limited religious or cultural ties, and discussing practices or concerns.