A parish nurse is helping a group of new parents within the congregati

A parish nurse is helping a group of new parents within the congregation find appropriate health care providers within the community who specialize in infant/child and family health care needs.

This nurse is functioning in which of the following roles?
1. Health educator
2. Referral source
3. Facilitator
4. Integrator

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: A referral source acts as a liaison to other congregational and community resources. Helping new parents find appropriate sources for health care would be an example of a referral source. A health educator supports individuals through health education activities that promote understanding of the relationship between values, attitudes, lifestyle, faith, and well-being. A facilitator recruits and coordinates volunteers within the congregation and develops support groups. An integrator brings the entities of faith and health together.