Author Question: A 20-year-old homosexual man enters the emergency department after being beaten and sexually abused ... (Read 49 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A 20-year-old homosexual man enters the emergency department after being beaten and sexually abused by a group of teenagers.

Throughout the assessment, he does not appear visibly upset and cooperates matter-of-factly. The nurse attributes the client's affect to which of the following explanations?
A) The client has already processed his emotions around the assault successfully.
B) The reaction is abnormal and suggests an underlying psychological problem.
C) As victims of social stigma, homosexuals are better prepared to deal with the emotional issues surrounding sexual assault.
D) The client's affect is a normal reaction and may represent an effort to regain control.

Question 2

During a comprehensive assessment, the nurse has detected signs of elder abuse in a client. The law requires this nurse to do what?

A) Report the abuse to the appropriate authorities.
B) Set up family counseling sessions.
C) Find temporary housing for the client.
D) Educate the client and family about elder abuse.

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

Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Whether the survivor is emotional or stoic, the nurse expresses concern; no response is considered to be inappropriate or abnormal. An accepting and caring attitude is critical for the survivor to begin to trust the nurse. Sometimes just being present with a survivor is the most therapeutic thing a nurse can do to help the person feel safe and comfortable. Empowerment also is important, and the nurse may communicate this by respecting the survivor's right to self-determination. The victim's sexual orientation should not color the nurse's appraisal of his or her response to rape.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Once nurses have detected elder abuse, they are responsible for reporting the mistreatment. Each state has its own guidelines to follow. Usually, after nurses have reported the abuse, a state protective services worker meets with the victim (Miller, 2009).