Which of the following would be considered a role of the forensic nurse?
A) Investigating criminal activity of the community
B) Providing financial assistance to the victim
C) Serving as an expert witness
D) Perpetrator sentencing
Ans: C
A role of the forensic nurse includes serving as an expert witness related to questions of the investigative process. The other options would not be within the role of the forensic nurse.
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