Which of the following legal roles is most appropriate for a forensic nurse?
A) Providing expert testimony as to the adequacy of care practices
B) Providing support to victims of crime during the perpetrator's trial
C) Advising crime victims on how to navigate the judicial system
D) Assisting attorneys to elicit information from witnesses
Ans: A
One of the primary areas of practice for a forensic nurse is providing consultation and expert testimony. This role is more central to forensic nursing than supporting victims during a trial. It would be unlikely and inappropriate for a forensic nurse to give specific advice to victims on using the judicial system or to assist attorneys with engaging witnesses.
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