Multiple Choice
A correctional nurse working in a county jail assesses all new inmates who report taking psychotropic medication or have symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Because of the high volume of newly incarcerated individuals, which skill is most essential for this nurse?
A) Documenting information that could be used as trial evidence
B) Quickly and skillfully assessing risks for suicide and violence
C) Having a comprehensive understanding of community resources
D) Counselling inmates to promote successful adaptation to incarceration
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