Alex Was Recently Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

question 58

Multiple Choice

Alex was recently found guilty of first-degree murder.  Based upon state law, the judge was forced to use a system/guideline to determine the sentence that he was to receive.  Alex was sentenced to 25 years in prison.  He will spend his time in a prison approximately 25 miles from his home.  Alex was thankful for this sentence because it was a death penalty case otherwise.
Alex will be incarcerated for a period of 25 years.  Which goal of punishment does his sentence meet for the general public?

• A)Specific deterrence
• B)General deterrence
• C)Intermediate sanction
• D)Death

Be aware of the psychological impact of chronic wounds on patients and appropriate nursing responses.

Understand the significance of laboratory data in assessing wound healing.

Identify signs of wound healing complications.

Comprehend strategies for pressure injury prevention and management.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Impairment

A reduction in cognitive abilities, such as memory, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, affecting daily functioning.

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, often resulting in some combination of hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior.

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological methods, particularly when based on regular personal interaction, to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, leading to a detachment from reality.