Which of the following legal roles is most appropriate for a forensic nurse?
A) Providing expert testimony as to the adequacy of care practices
B) Providing support to victims of crime during the perpetrator's trial
C) Advising crime victims on how to navigate the judicial system
D) Assisting attorneys to elicit information from witnesses
Question 2
A 74-year-old widow is being seen in the mental health clinic. She has never fully regained the level of activity she had prior to her husband's death. She continues to have symptoms of depression and has not been able to work or volunteer.
In addition, she complains of anxiety attacks that occur nearly every night. What type of grief reaction is this client exhibiting?
A) She is experiencing a normal grief reaction and does not need any intervention at this time.
B) She is experiencing a prolonged reaction but within normal limits of the grieving process.
C) She is having a prolonged reaction to her husband's death, but since she is surrounded by family members who support her, she does not need any interventions at this time.
D) She is experiencing an unresolved, or dysfunctional, grieving reaction. She needs to have a comprehensive mental health assessment.
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