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A forensic nurse is explaining some of the unique challenges that accompany this nursing role. Which of the following is a common stressor that a nurse may experience when working in a secure mental health environment such as a prison?
 
  A) Loss of freedom
  B) Institutional violence such as stabbing, beating, or sexual assault
  C) A dual responsibility of providing custody and caring
  D) Grief, isolation, and loneliness

Question 2

Nurses are required to conduct thorough assessments of forensic mental health clients. In correctional and prison settings, the nurse should anticipate using which of the following screening tools?
 
  A) Correctional Mental Health Screen
  B) Prison Mental Illness Screen
  C) Correctional Appraisal Instrument
  D) Prison Physical and Mental Illness Tool



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
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A stressor that may affect the nurse in a secure mental health environment is a dual responsibility of providing custody and caring. Stressors that can affect clients in secure mental health environments include loss of freedom; institutional violence such as stabbing, beating, or sexual assault; and grief, isolation, and loneliness.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
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Ford and colleagues (2007) released two particular screening tools for use in correctional facilities: the Correctional Mental Health Screen and the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen, which contribute to the overall mental health triage.Chapter: 21




maegan_martin

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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