competencies: Interpreting pertinent information through deductive analysis. Deciphering between opinion and fact using critical thinking. Evaluating forensic cases by selecting and interpreting data based on evidence. Analyzing forensic nursing cases and selecting evidence-based interventions. Applying legal theories and the rules of evidence collection. Communicating effectively among legal professionals, lay persons, and as an expert witness. Begins each chapter with competencies and key terms. Includes evidence-based practice exercises that address recent research studies pertaining to a chapter or concept. Integrates nursing implications throughout each chapter. Presents case studies based on the chapters’ competencies. Details nursing process and client/family teaching. Concludes each chapter with review questions and references.

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