The psychiatric forensic nurse assigned to a tactical team is deployed along with the team. The
nurse's role within the team would include
a. directing personnel deployment.
b. suggesting negotiation techniques to a negotiator.
c. determining the competency of the perpetrator.
d. describing the type of person holding the hostages.
B
The forensic nurse assigned to a tactical team may suggest negotiation techniques to the negotiator
based on assessments the nurse makes regarding behaviors of the perpetrator, understanding of
principles of effective communication, understanding of cultural factors, and the ability to think
clearly under stress. Option A: The nurse has no authority to direct the operation, only to advise.
Option C: This assessment is more relevant to the determination of the client's ability to assist with
his own court defense. Option D: Criminal profiling would not be a priority role.
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a. cataracts. b. uveitis. c. glaucoma-like syndrome. d. conjunctivitis.
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1. "An outcome statement should be a realistic, specific action." 2. "An outcome statement is an action that is measurable and can be evaluated." 3. "An outcome statement should be an action the patient is unable to perform." 4. "An outcome statement should be a specific action to be taken by the nurse." 5. "An outcome statement has a definite time frame for completion of the action."
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A) "My baby is burning calories at a higher rate." B) "My baby is under a radiant warmer because he doesn't have enough body fat to keep warm." C) "Now that my baby is warmed, I can give him a bath outside the warmer." D) "When my baby is out of the warmer, I need to keep him wrapped."