A patient with advanced dementia cannot verbally express spiritual needs. The CHPN should:
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A
Assume the patient has no spiritual needs due to cognitive impairment.
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B
Gather information from family about prior religious practices and observe the patient's responses to spiritual interventions.
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C
Limit spiritual care to verbal patients who can provide explicit consent.
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D
Document 'patient unable to participate in spiritual assessment' and move on.