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A Patient Says, "I Was Raped 2 Hours Ago

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A patient says, "I was raped 2 hours ago." The patient coherently, quietly, and calmly states the facts in a monotone voice. The nurse should assess this behavior as:


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Accessory Nerve

A cranial nerve (XI) that controls specific muscles of the shoulder and neck.

Hypoglossal Nerve

The twelfth cranial nerve, responsible for motor innervation of the muscles of the tongue, enabling speech and swallowing.

Unilateral Damage

Injury or harm affecting only one side of the body or one organ.

Lateral View

An outlook or representation from the side of an object or body.

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