In health care, there is a great deal of diversity within each client, which can be attributed to the patient's different backgrounds and spirituality. Spirituality in nursing is important because many clients base their view of health care on spirituality and the need to provide the best care possible. Spirituality and religion have different denotations and personal meanings for each individual. The connotation of spirituality is a personal faith based on a person's experiences and own beliefs. According to Jarvis (2012), “religion is the belief in a diving or superhuman power…to be obeyed and worshiped as the creator(s) and ruler(s) of the universe (p. 15). Personally, my view of spirituality coincides with religion, because my spirituality is based on the religion I practice. I interviewed a 19-year-old Caucasian woman, MM, about her spirituality and how it relates to her healthcare views. The client's spirituality focuses on mental, bodily and spiritual health. The client's spirituality will be discussed, along with a teaching plan assigned to the client's own spirituality. Spirituality towards the patient The client believes that spirituality and religion are closely related, which is holistic and must take into account the whole being. MM believes that being spiritual integrates mind, body and spirit. The client believes that being spiritual is not only about believing in a personal existence beyond the human, but also about believing in a greater being, God. She considers herself a Christian who accepts the beliefs and practices of the Bible. Something that is specific to the client's spirituality is that the client fasts weekly because she...... middle of paper ...... is regular and can engage in healthier practices if necessary. Conclusion The client's spirituality is important because as nurses we need to be aware of their beliefs as they impact their plan of care. If someone does not believe in a certain practice, we must respect them because it is their belief. MM's spirituality is based on his Christian religion. Its practices involve caring for one's body holistically in order to honor and glorify the Lord. Works Cited Jarvis, C. (2012). Physical examination and health assessment (6 ed.). St. Louis, MO: ElsevierSaunders.Mayo Clinic. (2011) Fitness Basics. Accessed March 16, 2014, from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/basics/fitness-basics/hlv-20049447 USDA. (2012). Tips for healthy eating. Accessed March 16, 2014 from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips.html