Intervention for the Sexual Abuse Survivor Is Often Not Attempted

question 4

Multiple Choice

Intervention for the sexual abuse survivor is often not attempted by maternity and women's health nurses because of the concern about increasing the distress of the woman and the lack of expertise in counseling.What initial intervention is appropriate and most important in facilitating the woman's care?

• A) Initiating a referral to an expert counselor
• B) Setting limits on what the client discloses
• C) Listening and encouraging therapeutic communication skills
• D) Acknowledging the nurse's discomfort to the client as an expression of empathy

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