A young woman had been away from home several years before she returned home sick and disheartened. Her mother called a nurse to help. Which of the following behaviors would suggest that the caregiver who arrived was a parish nurse?
a. Advanced nursing practice education and skills
b. Compassionate, skilled, dedicated touch
c. Offered a prayer with the daughter and mother
d. Willingness to do whatever was needed by mother or daughter
ANS: C
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