Which of the Following Best Describes When Faith Communities First

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes when faith communities first began to be involved with health and healing?

• A) In 1998, when parish nursing was first officially recognized
• B) In the time of Jesus and similar religious leaders of the early years AD
• C) Throughout history, faith communities provided basic health care
• D) When parish nursing began in the Lutheran Church in the 1980s

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Definitions:

Accelerator

A substance, device, or mechanism that increases the speed of a process or reaction.

Weiss (1971)

Reference to research by Weiss, often associated with studies on social isolation or the effects of stress on health.

Stressor

An external or internal event or stimulus that causes stress to an individual.

Ulceration

The formation of ulcers or open sores on the skin or mucous membranes, often resulting from an underlying condition or injury.