To Best Address the Assault Victim's Psychosocial Needs,the Forensic Nurse

question 9

Multiple Choice

To best address the assault victim's psychosocial needs,the forensic nurse:

• A) Warns the family that the patient will likely be suicidal
• B) Suggests that the family provide continuous supervision of the patient for at least 30 days
• C) Encourages the patient to discuss medication therapy with the physician prior to discharge from the ED
• D) Provides education to both the patient and the family regarding the signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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