The legal nurse consultant (LNC) felt more than a little stressed after being cross-examined by both the prosecuting attorney and the defendant's attorney in intricate detail at a deposition. Which of the following actions should be taken next by the LNC?
a. Get together with friends and share the experience
b. Go out and have a stiff drink to relax and get over the stress
c. Pray the case does not go to trial when the LNC will have to go through all this again
d. Review the written transcript for accuracy
ANS: D
During the deposition, the LNC will present the facts of the case and be questioned by attorneys from both sides. This process may be quite lengthy and stressful. It is essential that the LNC be prepared, having reviewed the case and all related materials very thoroughly. Following this process, the LNC will be given a written transcript of the deposition; this needs to be carefully reviewed for accuracy. It is not appropriate for the LNC to share this experience with friends. Consumption of alcohol will not help the nurse address the stressors that are being encountered. Reviewing the transcript for accuracy should decrease the level of stress experienced by the nurse and decrease the worry about this case going to trial.
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