A Psychiatric Forensic Nurse Assigned to a Hostage Negotiation Tactical

question 16

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric forensic nurse assigned to a hostage negotiation tactical team is deployed when an individual takes several hostages. Which tasks apply to the nurse's role on the team? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Assess released hostages.
• B) Negotiate with the perpetrator.
• C) Direct strategies for police deployment.
• D) Assess the mental status of the perpetrator.
• E) Suggest communication techniques to a negotiator.

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