Author Question: The primary role of the nurse in treatment of a rape victim is to: a. Collect physical evidence ... (Read 45 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The primary role of the nurse in treatment of a rape victim is to:

a. Collect physical evidence of the rape.
b. Administer drugs as ordered.
c. Encourage the woman to forget about the rape.
d. Help the woman regain a feeling of control.

Question 2

In teaching about herpes simplex virus (HSV), the nurse would include which statement?

a. Drugs can be given during pregnancy to prevent transmission to the fetus.
b. Once the lesions have healed completely, the infection is gone.
c. HSV infection is transmitted to the fetus through the mother's blood.
d. HSV infection can be treated, but not cured, with proper medications.

Briannahope · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The rape victim has immediate and long-term responses to her experience. She can have long-term psychological complications that may be averted with appropriate counseling. The nurse's approach can help the woman regain a feeling of control, which can be helpful immediately and in the future.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Proper medications, including Acyclovir and valacyclovir, can reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks but do not cure HSV. Also, they cannot be given during pregnancy. HSV can be transmitted from the mother to her baby as the baby passes through the birth canal.