A Psychiatric Forensic Nurse Examiner Was Asked by a Defendant's

question 13

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric forensic nurse examiner was asked by a defendant's attorney to determine the defendant's legal sanity. What is the priority task of the nurse examiner?

• A) Determine if the defendant understands the charges and can assist the attorney with the defense.
• B) Complete a risk assessment to determine if the defendant is a danger to self or others.
• C) Reconstruct the defendant's mental state and motives at the time of the crime.
• D) Collect and compile evidence to determine whether a crime occurred.

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Definitions:

Complex Environments

Complex environments refer to settings or systems with multiple interlinked components and variables, which are difficult to understand, predict, or control.