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Melani1276 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A forensic nurse educating graduate students in nursing about the specialty area of psychiatric
forensic nursing would state

the specialty is most clearly defined by (more than one option may be
correct)
A. its practice setting, such as a correctional facility.
B. the clients served, such as incarcerated individuals.
C. the nature of the nurse-client relationship, such as working with an alleged victim or an alleged
perpetrator.
D. the nursing role function being performed, such as meeting needs of the court or the alleged
perpetrator.

Question 2

A nurse working at an adult outpatient clinic for clients with severe mental illness is given the task
of determining topics appropriate for the psychoeducation program.

Select four basic topics
supported by evidence-based practice that the nurse should incorporate as part of the program.
A. The instillation of hope and a sense of well-being in clients
B. Improvement of client self-esteem
C. Information about the illness
D. Principles of illness management and treatment
E. Information about medication and methods to improve adherence
F. Stress management for family members

angrybirds13579 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, D
Rationale: The nurse-client relationship in the subspecialty areas within forensic nursing practice
have in common that the nurse is engaged in working with either an alleged victim or an alleged
perpetrator. In addition, the specialty is further defined by the nursing role functions being
performed, functions that center on the identification, collection, documentation, and preservation of
potential evidence; and assessment of competence, risk, and dangerousness. Options A and B are not
related to the definition of forensic nursing.

Answer to Question 2

C, D, E, F
Rationale: These topics, along with a focus on improved functioning in all family members, are
recommended as topics for education for both the family and the client. The other two topics are not
as fundamental.