The International Parish Nurse Resource Center (IPNRC), in developing its curriculum for the preparation of faith-based nurses, identifies seven specific functions that parish nurses perform in faith-based work
These functions are derived from activities that all nurses may engage in, but some of these activities differ in faith-based nursing. Using your knowledge of the health advocate function of the faith-based nurse, what is an example of this role?
A) Individual health teaching
B) Group health teaching
C) Empowerment of members of the congregation
D) Provider of health resources
C
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