A college's nursing program has added an elective in forensic nursing to the curriculum. Which phenomenon underlies the expanded role for forensic nursing that is expected in the future?

The fact that there are high rates of mental illness among the populations of jails and prisons

Explanation:

A forensic nurse can be described as a nurse who works with the crime victims. Forensic nurses provide health care to in the scientific investigations of trauma, violence or any other criminal activity.

Hence, introduction of the forensic nursing course in the nursing program is an important initiative for working with mentally ill patients on any jail or prison.