Author Question: A woman who works from 3 to 11 PM was grabbed from behind by a man who put a gun to her head as ... (Read 322 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A woman who works from 3 to 11 PM was grabbed from behind by a man who put a gun to her head
as she walked home. The attacker warned her not to scream or he would blow her head off..

He
put tape over her mouth, tied her hands, forced her into his car, took her to an isolated spot, and
raped her. When found, she was confused and disoriented. A rescue unit was called and she was
taken to the hospital emergency department, where rape evidence was collected and she received
treatment. The nurse correctly assessed the aspect of the client's crisis that produced the greatest
amount psychological trauma as
a. the threat to her life.
b. the memory of the event.
c. the physical pain experienced.
d. the need for collecting evidence.

Question 2

What environmental conditions should the nurse arrange for a client with delirium while the client is
experiencing perceptual alterations?

a. Provide a well-lit room without glare or shadows and limit noise
b. Have the client sit by the nurse's desk while awake and provide rest periods in a
room with the television on
c. Light room brightly around the clock and awaken hourly to check mental status
d. Keep room shadowy with soft lighting around the clock and keep a radio on
continuously

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

Answer to Question 1

A
Psychological trauma associated with rape is produced by a number of factors. Of the options given,
the threat to life is by far the most traumatic aspect of the crisis. The other options may, however,
add significantly to the trauma.

Answer to Question 2

A
A quiet, shadow-free room offers an environment that produces the fewest sensory perceptual
distortions for a client with cognitive impairment associated with delirium. The other options have
the potential to produce increased perceptual alterations.