Which of the following differences is found in parish nursing in a rural area as opposed to parish nursing in an urban area?
a. Rural parish nurses are less likely to be involved in case management or care coordination than their urban counterparts.
b. Rural residents are more grateful for the nurse's assistance because there are so few health resources in rural areas.
c. Rural residents are typically less committed to traditional values or a strong religious faith.
d. Rural residents may discuss health concerns with the nurse wherever they meet, whether in church or the local market.
ANS: D
In urban settings, contact with parishioners was primarily at the church, whereas contacts in rural settings were most often in the home, on the phone, or in other community-based settings.
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