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A patient with muscular dystrophy is planning a trip to Lourdes, France, the site of a revered Roman Catholic shrine. What is the significance of visiting this shrine?
 
  1. The hope for receiving a cure through a miracle
  2. The hope being able to live a long life
  3. Becoming more prosperous
  4. Gaining insight about the cause of disease

Question 2

A patient tells the nurse about visiting a number of shrines over the years and has found the experiences valuable for HEALTH. What are the common characteristics of shrines? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Feeling of peacefulness and serenity to the visitor
  2. Calm, soothing atmosphere
  3. Place where petitions are left for HEALING
  4. Expression of religious beliefs


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Many ill people make a pilgrimage to Lourdes to ask intercession for a cure for their illness.
2. Lourdes is associated with illness and the cures obtained from Our Lady of Lourdes.
3. Prosperity is not associated with the Lourdes shrine's reputation.
4. Gaining insight about the cause of disease is not associated with the reputation of the shrine at Lourdes.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4
Explanation: 1. A characteristic that shrines have in common is a feeling of peacefulness and serenity to the visitor.
2. A characteristic that shrines have in common is a calm, soothing atmosphere.
3. A characteristic that shrines have in common is they are places where petitions are left for HEALING.
4. Shrines are usually considered a place where religious beliefs are expressed.


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