Jean Is Called for Jury Duty

question 102

Multiple Choice

Jean is called for jury duty. However, the defendant's attorney decides to have her removed from the jury pool because he wants the jury to be comprised of predominantly males. The defendant's attorney:

• A) will succeed in keeping Jean off the jury because he has a limited number of peremptory challenges for which no cause is required to disqualify a juror.
• B) will succeed in keeping Jean off the jury because his defendant is a male. The attorney may use his unlimited number of challenges for cause because of the potential for gender discrimination on the part of Jean.
• C) may be successfully contested on the use of the peremptory challenge to exclude Jean from the jury on the grounds that the action is unconstitutional.
• D) may not have the privacy of his theory of a case as manifested in peremptory challenges invaded by a judge.

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Understand the physical and cognitive changes associated with aging.

Identify normal age-related changes versus health-related issues in older adults.

Know appropriate nursing interventions and care strategies for elderly patients.

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