The Church Health Center, in developing its curriculum for the preparation of faith community nurses, identifies seven specific functions that parish nurses perform in faith community work
Which exemplifies the health advocate function of the faith community nurse?
A) Individual health teaching
B) Group health teaching
C) Empowerment of members of the congregation
D) Provider of health resources
Ans: C
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A health advocate's role includes empowerment of members of the congregation and empowerment of the congregation to improve the health of the community. A heath educator's role includes individual health teaching, group health teaching, and providing health resources.
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