Asked by Alfonso Espinoza on May 01, 2024
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Select the best question for a psychiatric forensic nurse examiner to ask when assessing the legal sanity of an individual charged with a crime.
A) "Tell me about what you were thinking at the time of the alleged crime."
B) "What would you do if you heard a fire alarm going off where you live?"
C) "At this time, are you having any experiences that others might think strange?"
D) "Do you feel as though you would like to harm yourself or anyone else at the present time?"
Legal Sanity
A legal determination of one's ability to understand right from wrong and the nature of one's actions for legal purposes.
Psychiatric Forensic
A field that combines aspects of law and mental health to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals involved in the legal system.
Charged
In a legal context, it means formally accused of a crime. In a financial context, it means billed for services or goods.
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a psychiatric forensic nurse examiner in assessing legal sanity and competence.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the role and responsibilities of a psychiatric forensic nurse examiner in assessing legal sanity and competence.
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