A 14-Year-Old Was Found Guilty of Beating and Raping a 73-Year-Old

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 14-year-old was found guilty of beating and raping a 73-year-old neighbor. The prosecutor had successfully argued for the child to be tried as an adult. The jury is considering a long adult prison term. Which of the following would the nurse most likely suggest when called on as an expert witness?

• A) The child must be mentally ill to have done such a thing and should be in a mental hospital.
• B) The child should be in a juvenile facility to avoid the high risk of sexual assaults, beatings, and suicide in adult prison.
• C) The child should be given a long adult prison sentence to protect society from such a predator.
• D) The child must be given an opportunity to complete high school while incarcerated in the adult prison.

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