Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding of the ...

[imanialler]

Which nursing intervention demonstrates an understanding of the coping mechanisms often used by individuals who are not receiving formal treatment for their symptoms of postassault anxiety and stress?
 
  a. Providing smoking cessation materials
  b. Discussing the importance of safe sex
  c. Assessing for the abuse of marijuana
  d. Monitoring for weight gain since the assault

Question 2

Which therapeutic outcome has resulted from the introduction of the specialized SANE nurse?
 
  a. ED staff are no longer involved in the care of rape victims.
  b. Retraumatizating of the rape victim has been decreased greatly.
  c. The rights of both the rape victim and the rapist are preserved.
  d. The rape victim is assured quality physical and mental healthcare.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Rather than being engaged in formal treatment, 67 of a study's participants reported the use of illicit substances, mainly marijuana. The primary purpose for this substance use is to aid in numbing the victim from the effects of intrusive thoughts and to allow victims to self-medicate for the treatment of insomnia and irritability. Although some individuals will use cigarette smoking, sexual promiscuity, and eating as coping mechanisms, they do not ap-pear to have the affects that marijuana has on managing the symptoms of anxiety and stress.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The specialized attention of these nurses has addressed the long-standing issue of retrauma-tizing victims. The ED staff may still be involved in the physical care of the victim. The focus is not on the rights of the potential rapist. The physical and mental health needs of the victim are not the sole responsibility of the SANE nurse.