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burton19126 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A woman was found confused and disoriented after being abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The emergency department nurse makes these observations about the woman: talking rapidly in disjointed phrases, unable to concentrate,

indecisive when asked to make simple decisions. What is the woman's level of anxiety?

a. Weak
b. Mild
c. Moderate
d. Severe

Question 2

The nurse at a university health center leads a dialogue with female freshmen about rape and sexual assault. One student says, If I avoid strangers or situations where I am alone outside at night, I'll be safe from sexual attacks.

Choose the nurse's best response.

a. Your plan is not adequate. You could still be raped or sexually assaulted.
b. I am glad you have this excellent safety plan. Would others like to comment?
c. It's better to walk with someone or call security when you enter or leave a building.
d. Sexual assaults are more often perpetrated by acquaintances. Let's discuss ways to prevent that.

amynguyen1221 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Acute anxiety results from the personal threat to the victim's safety and security. In this case, the patient's symptoms of rapid, dissociated speech, inability to concentrate, and indecisiveness indicate severe anxiety. Weak is not a level of anxiety. Mild and moderate levels of anxiety would allow the patient to function at a higher level.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Females know their offenders in almost 70 of all violent crimes committed against them, including rape. The nurse should share this information along with encouraging discussion of safety measures. The distracters fail to provide adequate information or encourage discussion.