The goal of parish nursing is
1. To enhance spirituality of communities through teaching healthy lifestyle choices
2. To initiate primary prevention activities
3. To develop and sustain health ministries within faith communities
4. To act as a health referral source for churches
ANS: 3
The goal of parish nursing is to develop and sustain health ministries within faith communities.
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