The nurse is caring for a patient who claims that he does not believe in God and does not believe in an "ultimate reality." The nurse realizes what about this patient?

A) The patient is devoid of spirituality.
B) The patient is an atheist/agnostic.
C) The patient finds no meaning through relationships with others.
D) The patient believes that what he does is meaningless.

Ultimate Reality

The underlying foundation of all existence, often considered in philosophical or theological discussions to denote the most fundamental nature of the universe.

Atheist/Agnostic

A belief system where an atheist lacks belief in deities, while an agnostic holds a view that the existence of deities is unknown or unknowable.

Spirituality

The quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things; often involves a sense of connection to something bigger than oneself.