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CharlieWard

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The nurse is interested in specializing in forensics. What should the nurse expect to learn prior to assuming the role of a forensics nurse?
 
  1. Knowledge about the legal system
  2. Approaches to collecting evidence
  3. Budgeting, staffing, and planning programs
  4. Information necessary when providing testimony in court
  5. Training in identification, evaluation, and documentation of injuries

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The nurse is reviewing the history of research in nursing care for a school project. In which chronological order should the nurse place the events that occurred in nursing research? Start with the earliest (1) to the most recent (4):
 
  1. The National Center for Nursing Research was created.
  2. The National Institute for Nursing Research was created.
  3. The journal Nursing Research was established.
  4. End-of-life/palliative care research was conducted.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5

Rationale 1: The forensic nurse provides specialized care for individuals who are victims and/or perpetrators of trauma. Forensic nurses have knowledge of the legal system and skills in injury identification, evaluation, and documentation. After tending to the client's medical needs, the forensic nurse collects evidence, provides medical testimony in court, and consults with legal authorities.

Answer to Question 2

Rationale: The journal Nursing Research was established in 1952. The National Center for Nursing Research was created in 1985 at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In 1993, it was promoted to the National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR). End-of-life/palliative care was identified at NINR as an area of research for 20002004.





 

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