Which of the following actions would be considered the least likely action to be completed by the forensic nurse within the scope of practice?
A) Reviewing medical records
B) Providing nursing care to a hospitalized client
C) Scientific investigation of the death
D) Interacting with grieving families
Ans: B
Providing nursing care to a hospitalized client would be the least likely action of the forensic nurse within the scope of practice. The other answers are considered to be within the scope of practice for the forensic nurse.
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