Questions: The schism between King Henry VIII and the Catholic Church led to the demise of nursing in England before Florence Nightingale. TRUE FALSE

The answer is TRUE.

The schism between King Henry VIII and the Catholic Church, known as the English Reformation, had significant impacts on various aspects of English society, including healthcare and nursing.

During the English Reformation in the 16th century, King Henry VIII broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and established the Church of England. This led to the dissolution of monasteries, which were key providers of healthcare and nursing services at the time. Monasteries often housed infirmaries and provided care for the sick, poor, and elderly. With their dissolution, many of these services were lost, leading to a decline in organized nursing care in England. This decline persisted until the mid-19th century when Florence Nightingale reformed and professionalized nursing.

This option would be incorrect because it overlooks the historical context of the English Reformation and its impact on healthcare. The dissolution of monasteries directly contributed to the decline of nursing services in England, which did not see significant improvement until the efforts of Florence Nightingale in the 19th century.