During Arraignment, a Defendant Behaves Bizarrely, Fails to Respond to the Judge's

question 1

Multiple Choice

During arraignment, a defendant behaves bizarrely, fails to respond to the judge's questions, and shouts obscenities. The judge orders an evaluation by a forensic nurse examiner. Which information provided by the examiner will be most important to the court at this time?

• A) The defendant's mental state at the time of the crime
• B) The defendant's competence to proceed with trial
• C) The cause of the defendant's courtroom behaviour
• D) The defendant's history and cognitive abilities

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Recognize appropriate communication strategies for patients with cognitive deficits.

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