chp 31: sexual assault

Question 0

a nurse is assessing a client who is the victim of sexual assault. which of the following findings indicate the client is experiencing an initial impact reaction of rape-trauma syndrome

Answer 0

emotional outburst

difficulty making decisions

Question 1

a nurse is discussing silent rape reaction with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following should the nurse identify as a characteristic of this type of reaction

Answer 1

sudden development of phobias
increased level of anxiety during interview
unwillingness to discuss the sexual assault

Question 2

a nurse is discussing the care of a client following a sexual assault with a newly licensed nurse. which of the following statements indicates the need for further teaching

Answer 2

i can expect manifestations of rape-trauma syndrome to be similar to bipolar disorder

Question 3

a nurse is caring for a client who was recently raped. the client states, “i never should have been out on the street alone at night” which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse

Answer 3

you believe this wouldnt have happened if you hadnt been out alone

Question 4

a community health nurse is leading a discussion about rape with a neighborhood task force. which of the following statements by a neighborhood citizen indicates the need for further teaching

Answer 4

the majority of rapists are unknown to the victims