In which case would the psychiatric forensic nurse assess the alleged perpetrator as competent to
proceed? The individual
a. believes the FBI has paid assassins to kill him.
b. hears voices commanding him to kill the president of the United States.
c. is developmentally disabled with a mental age of 5 years.
d. is able to understand the legal proceedings and assist in his defense.
D
Competence to proceed is determined by the defendant's thinking in the future, that is, at the time of
trial, and is determined by the defendant's capacity to assist the attorney and understand the legal
proceedings. The other options suggest mental incapacity.
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a. During the orientation phase b. Prior to the last meeting c. During the last meeting d. After all goals have been met
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