Forensic nursing has two very different and sometimes conflicting ...

[809779]

Forensic nursing has two very different and sometimes conflicting goals. These goals are:
 
  a. ensuring easy identification of psychiatrically impaired inmates and protecting their right to privacy.
  b. implementing effective individualized patient care and providing protection for the community.
  c. acting as a patient advocate while remaining a representative of the judicial system.
  d. facilitating patient treatment while minimizing cost to the community.

Question 2

When integrating the Neuman systems model while caring for a patient with a mood disorder, the nurse would focus on which of the following about the patient?
 
  A) Behaviors
  B) Relationships
  C) Self-care activities
  D) Stressors

[shaquita]

Answer to Question 1

B
The conflicting goals of forensic nursing occur as the nurse attempts to provide the patient with the most appropriate, effective mental health care while preserving the community's safety.

Answer to Question 2

D