Which of the following causes of death on a death certificate would need correction by the forensic nurse?
a. Accident
b. Homicide
c. Natural
d. Suicide
e. Untimely
ANS: E
The National Association of Medical Examiners identifies five acceptable options for recording manner of death: (1) natural, (2) accident, (3) suicide, (4) homicide, and (5) undetermined.
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