Which of the following best describes how the faith community nurse, as a health educator, decides which educational programs to offer the faith community?
a. Based on feedback from the local public health department nursing professionals
b. Based on what will help implement the Healthy People 2020 goals
c. Based on what is consistent with the health laws of scripture or holy books
d. Based on the health status and needs of faith community members
ANS: D
Although any response could be the basis of a program, the program should address the needs of the local faith community. Educational efforts are planned on the basis of the church community's priorities consistent with Healthy People 2020 objectives. Because the faith community membership includes people across the life span, church-based educational programs can address all 10 major health indicators. Early in the development of a parish nurse program, and periodically thereafter, the parish nurse should assess the health status and needs of the congregation members to determine educational priorities.
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