A rape victim says to the nurse, I always try to be so careful. I know I should not have walked to my car alone. Was this attack my fault? Which communication by the nurse is most therapeutic?
a. Support the victim to separate issues of vulnerability from blame.
b. Emphasize the importance of using a buddy system in public places.
c. Reassure the victim that the outcome of the situation will be positive.
d. Pose questions about the rape and help the patient explore why it happened.
Question 2
The nursing diagnosis Rape-trauma syndrome applies to a rape victim in the emergency department. Select the most appropriate outcome to achieve before discharging the patient.
a. The memory of the rape will be less vivid and less frightening.
b. The patient is able to describe feelings of safety and relaxation.
c. Symptoms of pain, discomfort, and anxiety are no longer present.
d. The patient agrees to a follow-up appointment with a rape victim advocate.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
Nurse collaboration
Nurse palpating the patient's brachial artery
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