What was the description of a nurse in the medieval times during the Holy Wars?
a. A woman who had been specially trained by a magician
b. A man who was committed to following his Lord into battle
c. A man who had training to care for a wounded knight
d. A woman who had studied with an older nurse
C
During the Holy Wars, men were trained in the healing arts to care for knights during battle. These male nurses wore a red cross on their clothes for identification. During this time, women were not trained as nurses.
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