In 1907, Florence Nightingale was honored with which notable recognition?

Florence Nightingale was honored with the Order of Merit in 1907, distinguishing her as the first woman to receive this prestigious award. The Order of Merit, established by King Edward VII, recognizes exceptional service in the arts, sciences, and military and was an acknowledgment of Nightingale's remarkable contributions to nursing and health care reform. Her pioneering work in nursing during the Crimean War laid the foundation for modern nursing practices and improved sanitary conditions in hospitals, making her a key figure in public health history.

The other options refer to different recognitions or awards not associated with Nightingale in that particular year. Although she did receive the Royal Red Cross and is closely associated with the Florence Nightingale Medal, these honors were awarded at different times and in different contexts. The Nobel Prize in Medicine did not exist yet in her time, and it is not typically awarded for nursing contributions.