A Psychiatric Forensic Nurse Assigned to a Hostage Negotiation Tactical

Multiple Choice

A psychiatric forensic nurse assigned to a hostage negotiation tactical team is deployed when an individual takes several hostages. Which tasks apply to the nurse's role on the team? (Select all that apply.)

A) Assess released hostages.
B) Negotiate with the perpetrator.
C) Direct strategies for police deployment.
D) Assess the mental status of the perpetrator.
E) Suggest communication techniques to a negotiator.