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Beheh

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Which of the following is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers?
 
  a. Secondhand smoke
  b. Living near a nuclear power plant
  c. Exposure to pesticides
  d. Radon gas

Question 2

Which of the following describes a responsibility of the forensic psychiatric nurse?
 
  a. Assisting with the deposition
  b. Collecting evidence to be used in future legal proceedings
  c. Judging intent or diminished capacity of the client during the incident
  d. Preparing to testify in court



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the United States. It is estimated that radon causes an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Forensic psychiatric nurses collect evidence by determining intent or diminished capacity in the client's thinking at the time of the incident. To do this, they often spend several hours interviewing and observing the client, carefully documenting conversations and observations.



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