Which statement about faith community nurses is true? Faith community nurses:
a. create caring congregations that support the holistic health of its members.
b. work with clergymen to foster deeper spiritual beliefs.
c. take care of a congregation of people in case of illness.
d. provide holistic care and make decisions about congregational policies.
ANS: A
Faith community nurses use all the knowledge and skills of this specialty to provide effective services. The outcome is a truly caring congregation that supports healthy, spiritually fulfilling lives.
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