Why Is It Important for the Forensic Nurse to Maintain

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for the forensic nurse to maintain a proper chain of evidence?

• A)Maintaining a proper chain of evidence will exonerate the perpetrator.
• B)Maintaining a proper chain of evidence will assist in gathering enough data for conviction.
• C)All evidence, if properly maintained, will convict the assailant.
• D)Crime data maintained with a proper chain of evidence can be used in a court of law.

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