This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A characteristic of psychiatric forensic nursing includes which of the following? A) The client ... (Read 66 times)

Alainaaa8

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
on: Jul 19, 2018
A characteristic of psychiatric forensic nursing includes which of the following?
 
  A) The client is the prison inmate in the relationship
  B) Evaluation of sanity and competency of the perpetrator
  C) Little interaction with the legal system
  D) Provision of mental health needs of inmates

Question 2

Which of the following is not included in the Scope of Forensic Nursing Practice as defined by the ANA and IAFN?
 
  A) Application of nursing-related sciences
  B) Application of the forensic aspects of health care in investigation
  C) Treatment of trauma or death victims
  D) Prevention of the initial abuse situations


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

sokh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
One of the characteristics of the forensic nurse includes evaluation of sanity and competency of the perpetrator. The client is the prison inmate in correctional facilities. Forensic nurses have a great deal of interaction with the legal system. Correctional nurses provide mental health needs of inmates.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
The Scope of Forensic Nursing Practice, as defined by the ANA and IAFN, encompasses application of the nursing-related sciences, application of the forensic aspects of health care in scientific investigation, and treatment of trauma or death victims and perpetrators of abuse or violence. Prevention of the initial abuse situations would not be within the scope of practice.


Alainaaa8

  • Member
  • Posts: 576
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

carojassy25

  • Member
  • Posts: 299
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

Although puberty usually occurs in the early teenage years, the world's youngest parents were two Chinese children who had their first baby when they were 8 and 9 years of age.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Diagram of a flagellate stramenopile cell, showing characteristic flagellar hairs. Diagram of a flagellate stramenopile cell, showing characteristic flagellar hairs.
Characteristic Patterns of Murmurs, Crescendo, Decrescendo, Crescendo-decrescendo, Plateau Characteristic Patterns of Murmurs, Crescendo, Decrescendo, Crescendo-decrescendo, Plateau
Nursing history for musculoskeletal assessment Nursing history for musculoskeletal assessment
Nursing Interventions and Prochaska's Stages of Change Nursing Interventions and Prochaska's Stages of Change
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck. A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam
Video: Introduction to Tuberculosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library