A faith community nurse encourages participation in political activities that impact the health and wellbeing of the faith community. Which of the following roles is the nurse implementing?
a. Counselor
b. Developer of support groups
c. Integrator of faith and health
d. Advocate
ANS: D
The faith community nurse who encourages participation in political activities that impact the health and wellbeing of the faith community is functioning as an advocate.
The faith community nurse who holds discussions for targeted groups is functioning as a health educator. As a counselor, the faith community nurse discusses health problems and recommends interventions as necessary. As an integrator of faith and health, the faith community nurse assists others to improve spiritual and physical health. As the developer of support groups, the faith community nurse establishes and facilitates support groups.
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