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darbym82

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A forensic nurse is most likely to be the most significant resource when caring for which of the following populations?
 
  A) Mentally ill clients who are voluntarily admitted
  B) Incarcerated clients
  C) Women of low socioeconomic status
  D) Adolescents who are involved in crime

Question 2

Which of the following actions would be considered the least likely action to be completed by the forensic nurse within the scope of practice?
 
  A) Reviewing medical records
  B) Providing nursing care to a hospitalized client
  C) Scientific investigation of the death
  D) Interacting with grieving families


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jlaineee

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Forensic nursing practice has been recognized as a significant resource in forensic psychiatric practice and in the treatment of incarcerated clients.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Providing nursing care to a hospitalized client would be the least likely action of the forensic nurse within the scope of practice. The other answers are considered to be within the scope of practice for the forensic nurse.


darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Gracias!

TheDev123

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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