The highest degree of credibility is required by a nurse who provides testimony before the court as a(n):
a. expert witness.
b. fact witness.
c. correctional nurse.
d. emergency department trauma nurse.
A
An expert witness is recognized by the court as having a higher level of skill or expertise in a specific area. In addition to testifying about involvement with the individual and documentation of the interactions, an expert witness is permitted by the court to give a professional opinion. A fact witness may testify only regarding what was seen, heard, performed, or documented regarding first-hand nursing care. Correctional and emergency department trauma nurses would testify as fact witnesses.
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