A community health nurse has received a grant to present a program about violence prevention. Which of the following individuals has a higher than average risk of homicide?
a. 33-year-old woman who served 5 years in prison
b. 20-year-old homeless man
c. 28-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder
d. 24-year-old woman who has a female partner
Answer:
a. 33-year-old woman who served 5 years in prison
b. 20-year-old homeless man
c. 28-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder
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