A correctional nurse testified about care received by a specific client in the 8 hours before his
successful suicide.
The nurse responds to questions about what he saw and heard and the
interventions he performed and documented during the work shift. The nurse was acting as a(n)
a. forensic nurse examiner.
b. physiological forensic nurse.
c. expert witness.
d. fact witness.
D
A fact witness testifies regarding first-hand experience only. Option A: Forensic nurse examiners
conduct court-ordered examinations and provide written reports and court testimony regarding the
findings of the examinations. Option B: Physiological forensic nurses work with the alleged victim
rather than the alleged perpetrator. Option C: An expert witness testifies regarding involvement with
the client and any documentation made by the expert witness and provides a professional opinion
based on professional expertise.
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a. Cleanse the perianal area thoroughly after each stool. b. Use a fecal pouch. c. Change incontinence undergarments once a day. d. Take an over-the-counter laxative daily.
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a. Suppresses tumor growth b. Kills malignant tumor cells c. Increases tumor growth d. Stimulates normal cell growth