Author Question: A rape victim tells the emergency room nurse I feel so dirty. Please let me take a shower before the ... (Read 142 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A rape victim tells the emergency room nurse I feel so dirty. Please let me take a shower before the
doctor examines me. I just cannot stand being so filthy.. The nurse should

a. arrange for the client to shower.
b. give the client a basin of hot water and towels.
c. explain that washing would destroy evidence.
d. explain that bathing facilities are not available in the emergency department.

Question 2

A client admits himself to an alcoholism rehabilitation program.

During the third week of treatment,
his wife tells the nurse that once her husband is discharged from the alcoholism rehabilitation
program, she is sure everything will be just fine.. Which remark by the nurse will be most helpful
to the client's wife?
a. It is good that you are supportive of your husband's sobriety and want to help
him maintain it..
b. While your husband's sobriety solves some problems, new ones may come to
light as he adjusts to living without alcohol..
c. It will be important for you to structure his life to avoid as much stress as you
can. You will need to protect him..
d. Remember, your husband is basically a self-destructive person. You will need to
observe his behavior carefully..

javimendoza7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
As uncomfortable as the client may be, she should not bathe until the physician's examination is
completed. The collection of evidence is critical if she is to be successful in court. Options A and B
will result in destruction of evidence. Option D is not true.

Answer to Question 2

B
During recovery, clients identify and use alternative coping mechanisms to reduce reliance on
alcohol. Physical adaptations must occur. Emotional responses, formerly dulled by alcohol, are now
fully experienced and may cause considerable anxiety. These changes inevitably have an effect on
the spouse and children, who should be given anticipatory guidance. Option A does not provide
anticipatory guidance. Option C provides inaccurate information. Option D provides inappropriate
instruction.