Health Problems Most Commonly Encountered by Correctional Nurses Are

question 1

Multiple Choice

Health problems most commonly encountered by correctional nurses are

• A) routine infections and minor trauma.
• B) chronic medical and psychiatric disorders.
• C) similar to the non-incarcerated population.
• D) injuries acquired during arrest or incarceration.

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Particles of rock, minerals, or organic materials that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice, and accumulate in layers on Earth's surface.

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Metamorphic Rock

A type of rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, and chemical processes from its original form, usually buried deep within the Earth's crust.

Sandstone

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