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anshika

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A 20-year-old college student was abducted and raped at gunpoint by an unknown assailant. The ED nurse noticed that he was disoriented and confused. What is the best way for the ED nurse to communicate with this client?
 
  A) Provide emotional support and offer to attend to his needs.
  B) Make decisions for him as he is confused and disoriented.
  C) Let him know that everything will be okay.
  D) Ask him why he thinks he was raped and if he had noticed anyone following him prior to the attack.

Question 2

Which statements from a survivor indicate that the individual has a good understanding on how to manage flashbacks? Select all that apply.
 
  A) I name one thing I can see in the room, one thing I can hear, one thing I can sense in my body.
  B) I try to imagine a safety 'container'.
  C) I try to imagine a safe place.
  D) I breathe fast to get rid of negative, intrusive thoughts.
  E) I try to relive the incident to feel stronger.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C





 

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