A client comes to the reproductive health clinic and reports that she woke up in a strange room this morning, that her perineal area is sore, and she can't clearly remember what happened the previous evening.
The client says that she is afraid that she was a victim of a drug-facilitated sexual assault. Which statement should the nurse include when discussing this possibility with the client? A. Drinking alcohol can lead to uninhibited sexual behavior, which is not the same as rape.
B. Some men use drugs mixed into a drink to subdue a potential victim prior to a rape.
C. It is rare that a woman doesn't remember what happened if she were actually raped.
D. We need to check for forensic evidence of rape before we can be sure what happened.
Question 2
Which woman would you expect to experience the most intense post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of being raped?
A. A woman who fought back during the rape
B. A woman who had a psychiatric disorder prior to being assaulted
C. A woman who was afraid to fight back during the rape
D. A woman who had no visible physical injuries from the assault
Silent Room
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Massage Room Daily Maintenance Checklist
Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach
The Female Reproductive System