A Nurse Uses the Scope and Standards for Forensic Nursing

question 2

Multiple Choice

A nurse uses the scope and standards for forensic nursing practice to differentiate this practice from other nursing specialties. Which parameter best describes the practice of forensic nursing?

• A) Assessment includes assessing the community for potential violence.
• B) Identification of outcomes of care is accomplished by collaborating with health care professionals.
• C) Coordination of care involves education and other strategies to prevent injuries well after the occurrence.
• D) Evaluation of outcomes relates to program evaluation.

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Definitions:

S-shaped Curvature

A type of spinal deformity characterized by a lateral, S-like curve.

Spine

The column of vertebrae extending from the base of the skull to the tailbone, providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Skull

The bony structure forming the head that protects the brain and supports the structures of the face.

Parietal Bone

A bone forming part of the side and top of the skull, located behind the frontal bone and in front of the occipital bone.