In the role of health advocate, the parish nurse would
1. Help the community obtain health-related services
2. Provide referrals to healthcare and social services
3. Provide opportunities to learn about health care issues, individually and in groups
4. Assist clients to connect to faith
ANS: 1
The parish nurse would help the community obtain health-related services in the role of health advocate.
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