In which of the following areas would the faith community nurse (FCN) most desire more education to continue in the role?
a. Basic community health nursing practice, especially in finding and accessing resources
b. Spiritual assessment skills and acquiring theological knowledge
c. Use of spirituality in faith healing
d. Physical assessment, pathophysiology, and pharmacology
ANS: B
Many FCNs find the need for further education to develop spiritual assessment skills, acquire theological knowledge, and learn the nurse's role in healing.
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