A Psychiatric Forensic Nurse Examiner Was Asked by a Defendant's

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric forensic nurse examiner was asked by a defendant's attorney to determine the defendant's legal sanity. What is the priority task of the nurse examiner?

A) Determine if the defendant understands the charges and can assist the attorney with the defense.
B) Complete a risk assessment to determine if the defendant is a danger to self or others.
C) Reconstruct the defendant's mental state and motives at the time of the crime.
D) Collect and compile evidence to determine whether a crime occurred.