Which Statement About the Practice of Correctional Nursing Is Accurate

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the practice of correctional nursing is accurate?

A) Because the majority of inmates are younger than 40 years of age, most have lower rates of chronic illnesses than the general population.
B) Correctional nurses work primarily with medically ill persons rather than persons with psychiatric or substance abuse disorders.
C) More persons diagnosed with mental illness receive treatment services in prisons than in inpatient psychiatric facilities.
D) Correctional nurses commonly provide holistic and comprehensive care for the incarcerated population.