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An 18-year-old who was raped at a fraternity party was brought to the Emergency Department for treatment. The client looks confused and disoriented. Which intervention by the nurse may facilitate communication?
 
  A) Making decisions for the client since confusion and disorientation make decision-making difficult
  B) Providing reassurance that everything will be fine
  C) Asking specific questions about the rape to get an accurate history of events
  D) Providing support as the client tries to understand how this incident happened

Question 2

An agitated 73-year-old man is brought to the Emergency Department by his daughter after he physically abused his wife.
 
  When asked about the incident by the nurse, he said, My wife is having an affair with my neighbor's 25-year-old son What is the best response by the nurse? A) Did you confront your neighbor about this?
  B) What you are saying makes no sense
  C) A 25-year old is way too young for your wife.
  D) You seem quite upset. Let's talk about this.



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