A nurse is giving a public presentation on the topic of forensic psychiatric care at a community center in a community that is considering building a forensic facility
The nurse is explaining about how someone who is found to be unfit to stand trial is subsequently hospitalized in a forensic mental health facility. A member of the audience asks, "What is the purpose of the hospitalization?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate?
A) "Basically, they are kept under protective custody as long as necessary."
B) "Efforts are focused on helping the client become 'fit' to stand trial."
C) "Treatment is focused on determining the correct diagnosis."
D) "The main purpose is holding the client until a new trial date can be set."
B
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