In which of the following hospital settings would a forensic nurse be most likely to practice?
A) An obstetrics and gynecology unit
B) Primary care or the emergency department
C) The intensive care or critical care unit
D) The geriatric subacute unit
Ans: B
The unique scope of a forensic nurse is most likely to relate to patient scenarios in the primary care or emergency setting.
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