A Patient, Who Reported Being Raped 2 Hours Ago, Provides

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient, who reported being raped 2 hours ago, provides a medical history and assessment coherently, quietly, and calmly in a monotone voice.How should the nurse assess this behavior?

• A) A delayed reaction to the trauma
• B) Indicative of ego integrity
• C) Evidence she is denying the rape occurred
• D) Employment of the defense mechanism of sublimation

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