A forensic nurse is demonstrating the role of advocate. Which of the following best describes the intervention being performed by the nurse?
a. Partner with public health professionals to implement programming
b. Promote programs that prevent injuries
c. Investigate injuries in the community
d. Provide holistic care to victims of violence
ANS: B
Forensic nurses can demonstrate the role of advocate by promoting programs that prevent inju-ries. Partnering with public health professionals to implement programming demonstrates collab-oration. Investigating injuries in the community demonstrates the role of epidemiologist. Provid-ing holistic care to victims of violence demonstrates the role of caregiver.
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