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CORALGRILL2014 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A college student was sexually assaulted when out on a date. After several weeks of crisis intervention therapy, which client statement should indicate to a nurse that the student is handling this situation in a healthy manner?

A. I know that it was not my fault.
B. My boyfriend has trouble controlling his sexual urges.
C. If I don't put myself in a dating situation, I won't be at risk.
D. Next time I will think twice about wearing a sexy dress.

Question 2

When questioned about bruises, a woman states, It was an accident. My husband just had a bad day at work. He's being so gentle now and even brought me flowers. He's going to get a new job, so it won't happen again.

This client is in which phase of the cycle of battering?

A. Phase I: The tension-building phase
B. Phase II: The acute battering incident phase
C. Phase III: The honeymoon phase
D. Phase IV: The resolution and reorganization phase

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The client who realizes that sexual assault was not her fault is handling the situation in a healthy manner. The nurse should provide nonjudgmental listening and communicate statements that instill trust and validate self-worth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The client is in the honeymoon phase of the cycle of battering. In this phase, the batterer becomes extremely loving, kind, and contrite. Promises are often made that the abuse will not happen again.