Deirdre is a forensic nurse that has been hired by a prosecutor to be an expert witness in an upcoming homicide case. The prosecutor asks Deirdre to say markings on the victim’s body were caused by a right-handed individual, even though she believes they were caused by someone who was left-handed. The prosecutor explains that the defendant is right handed, but that he has been a repeat offender of violent crimes. They want to be sure the defendant is incarcerated. When deciding what to do, Deirdre asks herself, “What affect will my testimony have on the rest of the defendant’s life?” Which ethical test is Deirdre using?

A. test of common sense
B. test of publicity
C. test of foresight
D. test of one’s best self


C. test of foresight

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