The characteristics most important for a psychiatric forensic nurse to possess include (more than one
option may be correct)
A. empathy.
B. neutrality.
C. detachment.
D. assertiveness.
E. supportiveness.
F. acceptance.
B, C, D
Rationale: Forensic nurses need objectivity/neutrality and detachment to perform the duties required
by their clients (the court, attorneys, etc.). Positions such as competency therapist, forensic
examiner, advisor to hostage negotiator, and criminal profiler require the ability to exercise
objectivity rather than become subjectively involved with the alleged perpetrator. Assertiveness is a
requisite because the nurse is often breaking new ground. Empathy, supportiveness, and acceptance
impede the work of the forensic nurse.
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